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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.44, 449.09 and 178.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.44, 449.09 and 178.07 is: 245.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.44 : 449.09 = 178.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.44/449.09 = 178.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.44x = 449.09 × 178.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.44x = 79,969.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,969.46/325.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.73

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