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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.02, 451.29 and 179.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.02, 451.29 and 179.66 is: 247.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.02 : 451.29 = 179.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.02/451.29 = 179.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.02x = 451.29 × 179.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.02x = 81,076.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,076.50/327.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.92

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