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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.04, 486.72 and 180.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.04, 486.72 and 180.56 is: 270.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.04 : 486.72 = 180.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.04/486.72 = 180.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.04x = 486.72 × 180.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.04x = 87,882.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,882.16/325.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.37

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