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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.56, 452.03 and 180.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.56, 452.03 and 180.21 is: 248.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.56 : 452.03 = 180.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.56/452.03 = 180.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.56x = 452.03 × 180.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.56x = 81,460.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,460.78/327.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.69

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