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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.39, 449.03 and 178.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.39, 449.03 and 178.02 is: 245.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.39 : 449.03 = 178.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.39/449.03 = 178.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.39x = 449.03 × 178.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.39x = 79,935.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,935.59/325.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.66

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