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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.23, 491.03 and 173.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.23, 491.03 and 173.09 is: 259.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.23 : 491.03 = 173.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.23/491.03 = 173.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.23x = 491.03 × 173.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.23x = 84,989.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,989.06/327.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.73

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