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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.05, 487.50 and 119.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.05, 487.50 and 119.63 is: 179.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.05 : 487.50 = 119.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.05/487.50 = 119.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.05x = 487.50 × 119.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.05x = 58,317.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,317.19/325.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.41

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