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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.02, 451.27 and 179.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.02, 451.27 and 179.65 is: 247.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.02 : 451.27 = 179.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.02/451.27 = 179.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.02x = 451.27 × 179.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.02x = 81,071.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,071.44/327.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.91

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