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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.32, 491.11 and 173.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.32, 491.11 and 173.21 is: 259.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.32 : 491.11 = 173.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.32/491.11 = 173.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.32x = 491.11 × 173.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.32x = 85,062.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,062.27/327.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.88

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