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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.95, 449.82 and 178.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.95, 449.82 and 178.59 is: 246.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.95 : 449.82 = 178.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.95/449.82 = 178.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.95x = 449.82 × 178.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.95x = 80,333.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,333.35/325.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.46

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