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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.76, 449.56 and 178.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.76, 449.56 and 178.40 is: 246.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.76 : 449.56 = 178.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.76/449.56 = 178.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.76x = 449.56 × 178.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.76x = 80,201.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,201.50/325.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.20

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