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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.03, 491.84 and 173.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.03, 491.84 and 173.86 is: 260.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.03 : 491.84 = 173.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.03/491.84 = 173.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.03x = 491.84 × 173.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.03x = 85,511.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,511.74/328.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.68

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