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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.96, 492.72 and 174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.96, 492.72 and 174 is: 261.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.96 : 492.72 = 174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.96/492.72 = 174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.96x = 492.72 × 174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.96x = 85,733.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,733.28/327.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.41

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