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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.54, 449.26 and 178.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.54, 449.26 and 178.18 is: 245.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.54 : 449.26 = 178.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.54/449.26 = 178.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.54x = 449.26 × 178.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.54x = 80,046.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,046.01/325.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.89

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