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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.35, 451.75 and 179.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.35, 451.75 and 179.99 is: 248.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.35 : 451.75 = 179.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.35/451.75 = 179.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.35x = 451.75 × 179.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.35x = 81,311.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,311.67/327.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.39

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