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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.98, 451.24 and 177.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.98, 451.24 and 177.61 is: 245.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.98 : 451.24 = 177.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.98/451.24 = 177.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.98x = 451.24 × 177.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.98x = 80,142.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,142.38/326.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.10

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