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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.05, 449.93 and 178.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.05, 449.93 and 178.68 is: 246.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.05 : 449.93 = 178.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.05/449.93 = 178.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.05x = 449.93 × 178.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.05x = 80,392.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,392.60/326.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.57

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