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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.61, 452.09 and 180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.61, 452.09 and 180.24 is: 248.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.61 : 452.09 = 180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.61/452.09 = 180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.61x = 452.09 × 180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.61x = 81,484.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,484.70/327.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.72

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