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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.73, 491.31 and 173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.73, 491.31 and 173.76 is: 260.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.73 : 491.31 = 173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.73/491.31 = 173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.73x = 491.31 × 173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.73x = 85,371.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,371.31/327.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.49

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