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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.60, 450.68 and 179.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.60, 450.68 and 179.22 is: 247.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.60 : 450.68 = 179.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.60/450.68 = 179.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.60x = 450.68 × 179.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.60x = 80,771.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,771.32/326.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.31

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