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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.85, 491.52 and 173.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.85, 491.52 and 173.75 is: 260.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.85 : 491.52 = 173.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.85/491.52 = 173.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.85x = 491.52 × 173.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.85x = 85,399.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,399.79/327.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.49

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