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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.79, 452.33 and 178.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.79, 452.33 and 178.41 is: 246.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.79 : 452.33 = 178.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.79/452.33 = 178.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.79x = 452.33 × 178.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.79x = 80,697.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,697.93/327.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.19

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