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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.51, 449.16 and 185.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.51, 449.16 and 185.62 is: 256.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.51 : 449.16 = 185.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.51/449.16 = 185.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.51x = 449.16 × 185.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.51x = 83,373.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,373.08/325.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.13

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