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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.51, 450.58 and 179.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.51, 450.58 and 179.14 is: 247.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.51 : 450.58 = 179.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.51/450.58 = 179.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.51x = 450.58 × 179.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.51x = 80,714.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,714.65/326.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.21

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