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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.70, 450.85 and 177.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.70, 450.85 and 177.32 is: 244.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.70 : 450.85 = 177.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.70/450.85 = 177.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.70x = 450.85 × 177.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.70x = 79,943.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,943.84/326.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.70

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