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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.44, 450.49 and 179.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.44, 450.49 and 179.07 is: 247.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.44 : 450.49 = 179.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.44/450.49 = 179.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.44x = 450.49 × 179.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.44x = 80,669.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,669.24/326.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.12

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