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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.82, 491.46 and 173.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.82, 491.46 and 173.66 is: 260.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.82 : 491.46 = 173.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.82/491.46 = 173.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.82x = 491.46 × 173.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.82x = 85,346.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,346.94/327.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.35

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