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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.29, 491.22 and 173.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.29, 491.22 and 173.33 is: 260.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.29 : 491.22 = 173.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.29/491.22 = 173.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.29x = 491.22 × 173.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.29x = 85,140.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,140.71/327.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.14

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