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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.08, 487.68 and 180.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.08, 487.68 and 180.60 is: 270.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.08 : 487.68 = 180.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.08/487.68 = 180.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.08x = 487.68 × 180.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.08x = 88,075.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,075.01/325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.93

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