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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.85, 452.42 and 180.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.85, 452.42 and 180.46 is: 249.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.85 : 452.42 = 180.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.85/452.42 = 180.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.85x = 452.42 × 180.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.85x = 81,645.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,645.30/327.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.03

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