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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.04, 490.02 and 172.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.04, 490.02 and 172.72 is: 258.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.04 : 490.02 = 172.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.04/490.02 = 172.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.04x = 490.02 × 172.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.04x = 84,636.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,636.25/327.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.79

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