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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.88, 451.10 and 179.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.88, 451.10 and 179.53 is: 247.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.88 : 451.10 = 179.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.88/451.10 = 179.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.88x = 451.10 × 179.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.88x = 80,985.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,985.30/326.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.75

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