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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.72, 490.62 and 173.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.72, 490.62 and 173.28 is: 259.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.72 : 490.62 = 173.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.72/490.62 = 173.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.72x = 490.62 × 173.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.72x = 85,014.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,014.63/327.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.41

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