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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325, 487.14 and 180.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325, 487.14 and 180.64 is: 270.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325 : 487.14 = 180.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325/487.14 = 180.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325x = 487.14 × 180.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325x = 87,996.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,996.97/325
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.76

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