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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.50, 491.37 and 173.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.50, 491.37 and 173.42 is: 260.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.50 : 491.37 = 173.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.50/491.37 = 173.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.50x = 491.37 × 173.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.50x = 85,213.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,213.39/327.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.19

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