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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.90, 491.48 and 173.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.90, 491.48 and 173.91 is: 260.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.90 : 491.48 = 173.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.90/491.48 = 173.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.90x = 491.48 × 173.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.90x = 85,473.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,473.29/327.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.67

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