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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.14, 486.90 and 180.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.14, 486.90 and 180.96 is: 270.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.14 : 486.90 = 180.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.14/486.90 = 180.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.14x = 486.90 × 180.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.14x = 88,109.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,109.42/325.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.99

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