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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.77, 452.32 and 180.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.77, 452.32 and 180.40 is: 248.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.77 : 452.32 = 180.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.77/452.32 = 180.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.77x = 452.32 × 180.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.77x = 81,598.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,598.53/327.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.95

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