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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.19, 448.75 and 177.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.19, 448.75 and 177.83 is: 245.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.19 : 448.75 = 177.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.19/448.75 = 177.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.19x = 448.75 × 177.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.19x = 79,800.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,800.31/325.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.40

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