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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.28, 448.89 and 177.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.28, 448.89 and 177.92 is: 245.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.28 : 448.89 = 177.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.28/448.89 = 177.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.28x = 448.89 × 177.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.28x = 79,864.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,864.26/325.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.52

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