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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.53, 452.03 and 187.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.53, 452.03 and 187.67 is: 259.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.53 : 452.03 = 187.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.53/452.03 = 187.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.53x = 452.03 × 187.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.53x = 84,831.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,831.34/327.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.01

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