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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.11, 451.42 and 179.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.11, 451.42 and 179.74 is: 248.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.11 : 451.42 = 179.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.11/451.42 = 179.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.11x = 451.42 × 179.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.11x = 81,138.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,138.23/327.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.05

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