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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.96, 452.59 and 180.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.96, 452.59 and 180.59 is: 249.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.96 : 452.59 = 180.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.96/452.59 = 180.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.96x = 452.59 × 180.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.96x = 81,733.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,733.70/327.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.22

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