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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.50, 449.20 and 178.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.50, 449.20 and 178.15 is: 245.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.50 : 449.20 = 178.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.50/449.20 = 178.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.50x = 449.20 × 178.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.50x = 80,024.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,024.98/325.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.85

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