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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.05, 451.33 and 179.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.05, 451.33 and 179.69 is: 247.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.05 : 451.33 = 179.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.05/451.33 = 179.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.05x = 451.33 × 179.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.05x = 81,099.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,099.49/327.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.97

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