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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.33, 450.32 and 178.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.33, 450.32 and 178.96 is: 246.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.33 : 450.32 = 178.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.33/450.32 = 178.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.33x = 450.32 × 178.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.33x = 80,587.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,587.46/326.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.95

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