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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.01, 487.62 and 166.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.01, 487.62 and 166.66 is: 250.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.01 : 487.62 = 166.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.01/487.62 = 166.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.01x = 487.62 × 166.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.01x = 81,265.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,265.53/325.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.04

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