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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.23, 451.55 and 179.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.23, 451.55 and 179.83 is: 248.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.23 : 451.55 = 179.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.23/451.55 = 179.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.23x = 451.55 × 179.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.23x = 81,202.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,202.24/327.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.15

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