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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.53, 451.99 and 180.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.53, 451.99 and 180.16 is: 248.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.53 : 451.99 = 180.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.53/451.99 = 180.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.53x = 451.99 × 180.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.53x = 81,430.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,430.52/327.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.62

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