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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.04, 490.38 and 172.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.04, 490.38 and 172.96 is: 259.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.04 : 490.38 = 172.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.04/490.38 = 172.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.04x = 490.38 × 172.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.04x = 84,816.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,816.12/327.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.34

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