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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.56, 450.68 and 186.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.56, 450.68 and 186.72 is: 257.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.56 : 450.68 = 186.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.56/450.68 = 186.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.56x = 450.68 × 186.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.56x = 84,150.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,150.97/326.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.69

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