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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.42, 451.82 and 180.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.42, 451.82 and 180.03 is: 248.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.42 : 451.82 = 180.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.42/451.82 = 180.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.42x = 451.82 × 180.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.42x = 81,341.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,341.15/327.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.43

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