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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.89, 449.72 and 176.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.89, 449.72 and 176.50 is: 243.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.89 : 449.72 = 176.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.89/449.72 = 176.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.89x = 449.72 × 176.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.89x = 79,376.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,376.12/325.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.57

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