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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.06, 448.58 and 177.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.06, 448.58 and 177.70 is: 245.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.06 : 448.58 = 177.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.06/448.58 = 177.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.06x = 448.58 × 177.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.06x = 79,712.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,712.67/325.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.22

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