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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.76, 490.58 and 173.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.76, 490.58 and 173.46 is: 259.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.76 : 490.58 = 173.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.76/490.58 = 173.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.76x = 490.58 × 173.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.76x = 85,096.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,096.01/327.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.63

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