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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.24, 448.81 and 177.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.24, 448.81 and 177.86 is: 245.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.24 : 448.81 = 177.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.24/448.81 = 177.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.24x = 448.81 × 177.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.24x = 79,826.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,826.02/325.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.44

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