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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.06, 451.37 and 179.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.06, 451.37 and 179.72 is: 248.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.06 : 451.37 = 179.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.06/451.37 = 179.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.06x = 451.37 × 179.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.06x = 81,121.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,121.68/327.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.03

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