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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.92, 449.77 and 178.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.92, 449.77 and 178.54 is: 246.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.92 : 449.77 = 178.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.92/449.77 = 178.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.92x = 449.77 × 178.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.92x = 80,302.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,302.85/325.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.39

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