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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.34, 450.37 and 178.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.34, 450.37 and 178.98 is: 247.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.34 : 450.37 = 178.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.34/450.37 = 178.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.34x = 450.37 × 178.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.34x = 80,606.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,606.33/326.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.00

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