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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.01, 451.25 and 179.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.01, 451.25 and 179.61 is: 247.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.01 : 451.25 = 179.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.01/451.25 = 179.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.01x = 451.25 × 179.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.01x = 81,049.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,049.01/327.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.85

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