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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.82, 490.68 and 173.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.82, 490.68 and 173.53 is: 259.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.82 : 490.68 = 173.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.82/490.68 = 173.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.82x = 490.68 × 173.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.82x = 85,144.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,144.38/327.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.73

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