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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.39, 451.80 and 178.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.39, 451.80 and 178.01 is: 245.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.39 : 451.80 = 178.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.39/451.80 = 178.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.39x = 451.80 × 178.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.39x = 80,424.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,424.03/327.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.66

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