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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.11, 448.65 and 177.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.11, 448.65 and 177.74 is: 245.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.11 : 448.65 = 177.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.11/448.65 = 177.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.11x = 448.65 × 177.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.11x = 79,745.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,745.26/325.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.28

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