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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.76, 491.29 and 173.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.76, 491.29 and 173.59 is: 260.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.76 : 491.29 = 173.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.76/491.29 = 173.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.76x = 491.29 × 173.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.76x = 85,283.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,283.03/327.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.20

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