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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.09, 451.40 and 179.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.09, 451.40 and 179.73 is: 248.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.09 : 451.40 = 179.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.09/451.40 = 179.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.09x = 451.40 × 179.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.09x = 81,129.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,129.22/327.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.03

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