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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.67, 452.18 and 180.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.67, 452.18 and 180.32 is: 248.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.67 : 452.18 = 180.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.67/452.18 = 180.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.67x = 452.18 × 180.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.67x = 81,535.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,535.29/327.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.84

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