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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.49, 451.93 and 180.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.49, 451.93 and 180.12 is: 248.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.49 : 451.93 = 180.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.49/451.93 = 180.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.49x = 451.93 × 180.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.49x = 81,400.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,400.05/327.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.56

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