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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.48, 490.89 and 171.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.48, 490.89 and 171.39 is: 256.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.48 : 490.89 = 171.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.48/490.89 = 171.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.48x = 490.89 × 171.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.48x = 84,133.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,133.64/327.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.91

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