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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.06, 451.34 and 179.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.06, 451.34 and 179.69 is: 247.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.06 : 451.34 = 179.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.06/451.34 = 179.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.06x = 451.34 × 179.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.06x = 81,102.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,102.86/327.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.98

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