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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.16, 450.10 and 178.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.16, 450.10 and 178.79 is: 246.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.16 : 450.10 = 178.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.16/450.10 = 178.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.16x = 450.10 × 178.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.16x = 80,474.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,474.06/326.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.73

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