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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.82, 491.32 and 173.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.82, 491.32 and 173.82 is: 260.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.82 : 491.32 = 173.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.82/491.32 = 173.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.82x = 491.32 × 173.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.82x = 85,400.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,400.94/327.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.51

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