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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.98, 491.67 and 173.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.98, 491.67 and 173.81 is: 260.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.98 : 491.67 = 173.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.98/491.67 = 173.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.98x = 491.67 × 173.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.98x = 85,458.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,458.39/327.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.56

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