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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.15, 451.50 and 179.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.15, 451.50 and 179.81 is: 248.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.15 : 451.50 = 179.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.15/451.50 = 179.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.15x = 451.50 × 179.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.15x = 81,184.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,184.22/327.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.16

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