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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.90, 491.88 and 173.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.90, 491.88 and 173.74 is: 260.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.90 : 491.88 = 173.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.90/491.88 = 173.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.90x = 491.88 × 173.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.90x = 85,459.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,459.23/327.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.63

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