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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.01, 448.53 and 177.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.01, 448.53 and 177.65 is: 245.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.01 : 448.53 = 177.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.01/448.53 = 177.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.01x = 448.53 × 177.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.01x = 79,681.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,681.35/325.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.17

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