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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.42, 450.44 and 179.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.42, 450.44 and 179.03 is: 247.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.42 : 450.44 = 179.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.42/450.44 = 179.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.42x = 450.44 × 179.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.42x = 80,643.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,643.85/326.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.05

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