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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.90, 452.49 and 180.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.90, 452.49 and 180.51 is: 249.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.90 : 452.49 = 180.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.90/452.49 = 180.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.90x = 452.49 × 180.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.90x = 81,678.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,678.55/327.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.09

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