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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.46, 449.13 and 178.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.46, 449.13 and 178.10 is: 245.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.46 : 449.13 = 178.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.46/449.13 = 178.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.46x = 449.13 × 178.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.46x = 79,990.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,990.05/325.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.78

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