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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.81, 449.61 and 178.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.81, 449.61 and 178.44 is: 246.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.81 : 449.61 = 178.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.81/449.61 = 178.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.81x = 449.61 × 178.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.81x = 80,228.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,228.07/325.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.24

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