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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.06, 449.97 and 178.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.06, 449.97 and 178.70 is: 246.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.06 : 449.97 = 178.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.06/449.97 = 178.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.06x = 449.97 × 178.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.06x = 80,409.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,409.19/326.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.61

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