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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.59, 452.08 and 180.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.59, 452.08 and 180.23 is: 248.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.59 : 452.08 = 180.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.59/452.08 = 180.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.59x = 452.08 × 180.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.59x = 81,478.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,478.89/327.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.72

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