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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.22, 448.81 and 177.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.22, 448.81 and 177.85 is: 245.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.22 : 448.81 = 177.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.22/448.81 = 177.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.22x = 448.81 × 177.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.22x = 79,822.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,822.24/325.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.44

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