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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.20, 448.77 and 177.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.20, 448.77 and 177.83 is: 245.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.20 : 448.77 = 177.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.20/448.77 = 177.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.20x = 448.77 × 177.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.20x = 79,803.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,803.87/325.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.40

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