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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.15, 490.28 and 173.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.15, 490.28 and 173.18 is: 259.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.15 : 490.28 = 173.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.15/490.28 = 173.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.15x = 490.28 × 173.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.15x = 84,904.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,904.24/327.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.53

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