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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.72, 450.86 and 179.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.72, 450.86 and 179.34 is: 247.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.72 : 450.86 = 179.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.72/450.86 = 179.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.72x = 450.86 × 179.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.72x = 80,857.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,857.23/326.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.48

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