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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.67, 452.16 and 180.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.67, 452.16 and 180.27 is: 248.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.67 : 452.16 = 180.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.67/452.16 = 180.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.67x = 452.16 × 180.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.67x = 81,510.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,510.88/327.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.76

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