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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.13, 450.03 and 178.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.13, 450.03 and 178.77 is: 246.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.13 : 450.03 = 178.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.13/450.03 = 178.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.13x = 450.03 × 178.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.13x = 80,451.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,451.86/326.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.69

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