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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.27, 490.80 and 173.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.27, 490.80 and 173.17 is: 259.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.27 : 490.80 = 173.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.27/490.80 = 173.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.27x = 490.80 × 173.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.27x = 84,989.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,989.38/327.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.69

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