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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.83, 491.86 and 173.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.83, 491.86 and 173.87 is: 260.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.83 : 491.86 = 173.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.83/491.86 = 173.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.83x = 491.86 × 173.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.83x = 85,521.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,521.17/327.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.87

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