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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.23, 448.82 and 177.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.23, 448.82 and 177.89 is: 245.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.23 : 448.82 = 177.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.23/448.82 = 177.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.23x = 448.82 × 177.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.23x = 79,837.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,837.46/325.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.48

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