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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.76, 449.53 and 178.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.76, 449.53 and 178.39 is: 246.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.76 : 449.53 = 178.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.76/449.53 = 178.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.76x = 449.53 × 178.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.76x = 80,191.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,191.66/325.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.17

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