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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.16, 448.72 and 177.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.16, 448.72 and 177.79 is: 245.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.16 : 448.72 = 177.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.16/448.72 = 177.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.16x = 448.72 × 177.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.16x = 79,777.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,777.93/325.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.35

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