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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.05, 448.61 and 185.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.05, 448.61 and 185.16 is: 255.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.05 : 448.61 = 185.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.05/448.61 = 185.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.05x = 448.61 × 185.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.05x = 83,064.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,064.63/325.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.54

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