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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.29, 450.25 and 178.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.29, 450.25 and 178.92 is: 246.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.29 : 450.25 = 178.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.29/450.25 = 178.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.29x = 450.25 × 178.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.29x = 80,558.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,558.73/326.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.89

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