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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.31, 448.92 and 177.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.31, 448.92 and 177.95 is: 245.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.31 : 448.92 = 177.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.31/448.92 = 177.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.31x = 448.92 × 177.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.31x = 79,883.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,883.07/325.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.56

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