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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.31, 488.87 and 179.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.31, 488.87 and 179.90 is: 269.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.31 : 488.87 = 179.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.31/488.87 = 179.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.31x = 488.87 × 179.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.31x = 87,944.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,944.37/326.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.51

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