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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.07, 487.62 and 180.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.07, 487.62 and 180.68 is: 271.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.07 : 487.62 = 180.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.07/487.62 = 180.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.07x = 487.62 × 180.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.07x = 88,103.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,103.18/325.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.03

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