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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.07, 487.43 and 119.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.07, 487.43 and 119.64 is: 179.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.07 : 487.43 = 119.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.07/487.43 = 119.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.07x = 487.43 × 119.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.07x = 58,316.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,316.13/325.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.40

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