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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.57, 491.73 and 173.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.57, 491.73 and 173.44 is: 260.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.57 : 491.73 = 173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.57/491.73 = 173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.57x = 491.73 × 173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.57x = 85,285.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,285.65/327.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.36

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