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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.59, 449.33 and 178.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.59, 449.33 and 178.23 is: 245.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.59 : 449.33 = 178.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.59/449.33 = 178.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.59x = 449.33 × 178.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.59x = 80,084.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,084.09/325.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.97

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