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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.04, 449.94 and 178.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.04, 449.94 and 178.67 is: 246.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.04 : 449.94 = 178.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.04/449.94 = 178.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.04x = 449.94 × 178.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.04x = 80,391.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,391.57/326.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.57

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