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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.78, 491.20 and 173.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.78, 491.20 and 173.57 is: 260.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.78 : 491.20 = 173.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.78/491.20 = 173.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.78x = 491.20 × 173.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.78x = 85,254.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,254.69/327.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.10

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