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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.95, 452.59 and 180.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.95, 452.59 and 180.58 is: 249.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.95 : 452.59 = 180.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.95/452.59 = 180.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.95x = 452.59 × 180.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.95x = 81,727.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,727.97/327.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.21

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