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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.54, 451.98 and 187.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.54, 451.98 and 187.68 is: 258.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.54 : 451.98 = 187.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.54/451.98 = 187.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.54x = 451.98 × 187.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.54x = 84,827.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,827.61/327.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.98

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