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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.19, 450.14 and 178.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.19, 450.14 and 178.82 is: 246.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.19 : 450.14 = 178.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.19/450.14 = 178.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.19x = 450.14 × 178.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.19x = 80,490.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,490.89/326.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.76

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