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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.80, 452.37 and 180.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.80, 452.37 and 180.45 is: 249.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.80 : 452.37 = 180.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.80/452.37 = 180.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.80x = 452.37 × 180.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.80x = 81,630.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,630.17/327.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.02

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