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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.07, 490.61 and 173.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.07, 490.61 and 173.30 is: 259.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.07 : 490.61 = 173.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.07/490.61 = 173.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.07x = 490.61 × 173.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.07x = 85,022.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,022.71/327.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.95

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