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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.53, 450.71 and 186.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.53, 450.71 and 186.73 is: 257.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.53 : 450.71 = 186.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.53/450.71 = 186.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.53x = 450.71 × 186.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.53x = 84,159.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,159.72/326.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.74

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