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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.10, 486.84 and 180.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.10, 486.84 and 180.52 is: 270.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.10 : 486.84 = 180.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.10/486.84 = 180.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.10x = 486.84 × 180.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.10x = 87,881.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,881.92/325.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.32

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