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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.71, 450.86 and 177.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.71, 450.86 and 177.33 is: 244.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.71 : 450.86 = 177.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.71/450.86 = 177.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.71x = 450.86 × 177.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.71x = 79,953.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,953.32/326.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.72

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