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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.69, 450.81 and 179.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.69, 450.81 and 179.31 is: 247.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.69 : 450.81 = 179.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.69/450.81 = 179.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.69x = 450.81 × 179.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.69x = 80,834.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,834.74/326.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.44

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