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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.61, 449.35 and 178.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.61, 449.35 and 178.25 is: 245.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.61 : 449.35 = 178.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.61/449.35 = 178.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.61x = 449.35 × 178.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.61x = 80,096.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,096.64/325.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.99

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