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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.70, 491.36 and 173.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.70, 491.36 and 173.24 is: 259.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.70 : 491.36 = 173.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.70/491.36 = 173.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.70x = 491.36 × 173.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.70x = 85,123.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,123.21/327.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.76

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