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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.84, 491.52 and 173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.84, 491.52 and 173.76 is: 260.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.84 : 491.52 = 173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.84/491.52 = 173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.84x = 491.52 × 173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.84x = 85,406.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,406.52/327.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.51

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