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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.40, 491.24 and 173.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.40, 491.24 and 173.44 is: 260.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.40 : 491.24 = 173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.40/491.24 = 173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.40x = 491.24 × 173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.40x = 85,198.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,198.57/327.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.23

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