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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.89, 449.74 and 178.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.89, 449.74 and 178.53 is: 246.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.89 : 449.74 = 178.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.89/449.74 = 178.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.89x = 449.74 × 178.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.89x = 80,292.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,292.08/325.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.38

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