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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.86, 492.04 and 173.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.86, 492.04 and 173.86 is: 260.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.86 : 492.04 = 173.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.86/492.04 = 173.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.86x = 492.04 × 173.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.86x = 85,546.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,546.07/327.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.92

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