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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.71, 491.63 and 173.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.71, 491.63 and 173.55 is: 260.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.71 : 491.63 = 173.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.71/491.63 = 173.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.71x = 491.63 × 173.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.71x = 85,321.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,321.52/327.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.36

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