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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.02, 448.54 and 177.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.02, 448.54 and 177.65 is: 245.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.02 : 448.54 = 177.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.02/448.54 = 177.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.02x = 448.54 × 177.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.02x = 79,683.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,683.13/325.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.16

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