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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.08, 449.96 and 178.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.08, 449.96 and 178.72 is: 246.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.08 : 449.96 = 178.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.08/449.96 = 178.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.08x = 449.96 × 178.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.08x = 80,413.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,413.71/326.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.61

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