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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327, 490.66 and 180.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327, 490.66 and 180.86 is: 271.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327 : 490.66 = 180.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327/490.66 = 180.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327x = 490.66 × 180.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327x = 88,740.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,740.77/327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.38

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