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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.87, 452.44 and 180.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.87, 452.44 and 180.49 is: 249.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.87 : 452.44 = 180.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.87/452.44 = 180.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.87x = 452.44 × 180.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.87x = 81,660.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,660.90/327.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.06

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