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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325, 448.49 and 177.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325, 448.49 and 177.64 is: 245.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325 : 448.49 = 177.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325/448.49 = 177.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325x = 448.49 × 177.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325x = 79,666.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,666.63/325
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.13

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