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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.24, 451.59 and 179.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.24, 451.59 and 179.87 is: 248.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.24 : 451.59 = 179.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.24/451.59 = 179.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.24x = 451.59 × 179.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.24x = 81,227.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,227.94/327.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.22

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