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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.54, 450.64 and 186.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.54, 450.64 and 186.66 is: 257.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.54 : 450.64 = 186.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.54/450.64 = 186.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.54x = 450.64 × 186.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.54x = 84,116.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,116.70/326.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.60

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