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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.65, 490.93 and 173.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.65, 490.93 and 173.34 is: 259.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.65 : 490.93 = 173.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.65/490.93 = 173.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.65x = 490.93 × 173.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.65x = 85,097.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,097.37/327.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.72

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