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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.02, 451.30 and 179.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.02, 451.30 and 179.66 is: 247.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.02 : 451.30 = 179.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.02/451.30 = 179.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.02x = 451.30 × 179.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.02x = 81,080.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,080.56/327.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.94

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