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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.04, 451.31 and 179.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.04, 451.31 and 179.67 is: 247.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.04 : 451.31 = 179.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.04/451.31 = 179.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.04x = 451.31 × 179.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.04x = 81,087.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,087.32/327.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.95

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