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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.46, 451.89 and 180.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.46, 451.89 and 180.09 is: 248.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.46 : 451.89 = 180.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.46/451.89 = 180.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.46x = 451.89 × 180.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.46x = 81,380.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,380.87/327.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.52

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