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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.00, 451.26 and 179.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.00, 451.26 and 179.63 is: 247.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.00 : 451.26 = 179.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.00/451.26 = 179.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.00x = 451.26 × 179.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.00x = 81,058.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,058.94/327.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.89

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