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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.86, 451.05 and 179.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.86, 451.05 and 179.49 is: 247.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.86 : 451.05 = 179.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.86/451.05 = 179.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.86x = 451.05 × 179.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.86x = 80,958.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,958.96/326.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.69

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