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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.42, 451.82 and 180.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.42, 451.82 and 180.06 is: 248.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.42 : 451.82 = 180.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.42/451.82 = 180.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.42x = 451.82 × 180.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.42x = 81,354.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,354.71/327.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.47

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