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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.76, 491.96 and 173.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.76, 491.96 and 173.92 is: 261.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.76 : 491.96 = 173.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.76/491.96 = 173.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.76x = 491.96 × 173.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.76x = 85,561.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,561.68/327.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.05

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