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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.00, 489.99 and 172.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.00, 489.99 and 172.46 is: 258.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.00 : 489.99 = 172.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.00/489.99 = 172.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.00x = 489.99 × 172.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.00x = 84,503.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,503.24/327.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.42

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