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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.12, 450.05 and 178.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.12, 450.05 and 178.76 is: 246.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.12 : 450.05 = 178.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.12/450.05 = 178.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.12x = 450.05 × 178.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.12x = 80,451.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,451.72/326.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.70

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