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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.21, 450.17 and 176.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.21, 450.17 and 176.83 is: 244.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.21 : 450.17 = 176.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.21/450.17 = 176.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.21x = 450.17 × 176.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.21x = 79,602.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,602.68/326.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.03

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