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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.45, 451.87 and 180.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.45, 451.87 and 180.10 is: 248.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.45 : 451.87 = 180.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.45/451.87 = 180.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.45x = 451.87 × 180.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.45x = 81,380.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,380.21/327.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.53

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