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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.36, 490.96 and 173.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.36, 490.96 and 173.26 is: 259.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.36 : 490.96 = 173.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.36/490.96 = 173.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.36x = 490.96 × 173.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.36x = 85,063.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,063.73/327.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.85

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