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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.96, 451.19 and 179.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.96, 451.19 and 179.59 is: 247.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.96 : 451.19 = 179.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.96/451.19 = 179.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.96x = 451.19 × 179.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.96x = 81,028.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,028.53/326.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.83

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