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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.23, 448.83 and 177.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.23, 448.83 and 177.87 is: 245.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.23 : 448.83 = 177.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.23/448.83 = 177.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.23x = 448.83 × 177.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.23x = 79,833.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,833.39/325.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.47

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