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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.14, 448.67 and 177.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.14, 448.67 and 177.78 is: 245.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.14 : 448.67 = 177.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.14/448.67 = 177.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.14x = 448.67 × 177.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.14x = 79,763.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,763.31/325.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.32

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