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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.32, 451.67 and 187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.32, 451.67 and 187.44 is: 258.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.32 : 451.67 = 187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.32/451.67 = 187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.32x = 451.67 × 187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.32x = 84,661.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,661.02/327.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.65

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