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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.09, 451.38 and 177.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.09, 451.38 and 177.71 is: 245.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.09 : 451.38 = 177.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.09/451.38 = 177.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.09x = 451.38 × 177.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.09x = 80,214.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,214.35/327.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.24

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