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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.93, 451.15 and 179.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.93, 451.15 and 179.57 is: 247.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.93 : 451.15 = 179.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.93/451.15 = 179.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.93x = 451.15 × 179.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.93x = 81,012.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,012.16/326.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.80

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