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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.75, 450.89 and 179.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.75, 450.89 and 179.38 is: 247.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.75 : 450.89 = 179.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.75/450.89 = 179.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.75x = 450.89 × 179.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.75x = 80,881.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,881.66/326.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.54

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