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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.43, 450.48 and 179.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.43, 450.48 and 179.05 is: 247.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.43 : 450.48 = 179.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.43/450.48 = 179.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.43x = 450.48 × 179.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.43x = 80,659.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,659.12/326.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.10

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