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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.95, 451.20 and 179.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.95, 451.20 and 179.59 is: 247.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.95 : 451.20 = 179.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.95/451.20 = 179.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.95x = 451.20 × 179.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.95x = 81,031.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,031.01/326.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.84

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