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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.22, 490.62 and 173.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.22, 490.62 and 173.05 is: 259.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.22 : 490.62 = 173.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.22/490.62 = 173.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.22x = 490.62 × 173.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.22x = 84,900.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,900.56/327.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.46

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