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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.69, 449.44 and 178.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.69, 449.44 and 178.33 is: 246.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.69 : 449.44 = 178.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.69/449.44 = 178.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.69x = 449.44 × 178.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.69x = 80,148.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,148.64/325.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.09

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