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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.85, 452.46 and 180.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.85, 452.46 and 180.51 is: 249.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.85 : 452.46 = 180.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.85/452.46 = 180.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.85x = 452.46 × 180.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.85x = 81,674.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,674.57/327.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.12

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