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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.45, 450.49 and 179.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.45, 450.49 and 179.08 is: 247.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.45 : 450.49 = 179.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.45/450.49 = 179.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.45x = 450.49 × 179.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.45x = 80,672.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,672.06/326.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.12

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