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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.59, 449.27 and 183.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.59, 449.27 and 183.77 is: 253.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.59 : 449.27 = 183.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.59/449.27 = 183.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.59x = 449.27 × 183.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.59x = 82,559.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,559.18/325.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.57

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