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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.39, 451.79 and 180.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.39, 451.79 and 180.02 is: 248.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.39 : 451.79 = 180.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.39/451.79 = 180.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.39x = 451.79 × 180.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.39x = 81,332.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,332.82/327.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.43

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