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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.30, 451.68 and 179.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.30, 451.68 and 179.94 is: 248.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.30 : 451.68 = 179.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.30/451.68 = 179.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.30x = 451.68 × 179.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.30x = 81,275.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,275.30/327.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.32

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