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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.55, 449.27 and 178.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.55, 449.27 and 178.19 is: 245.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.55 : 449.27 = 178.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.55/449.27 = 178.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.55x = 449.27 × 178.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.55x = 80,052.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,052.28/325.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.90

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