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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.09, 448.63 and 177.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.09, 448.63 and 177.72 is: 245.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.09 : 448.63 = 177.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.09/448.63 = 177.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.09x = 448.63 × 177.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.09x = 79,730.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,730.52/325.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.26

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