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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.17, 487.32 and 178.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.17, 487.32 and 178.70 is: 267.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.17 : 487.32 = 178.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.17/487.32 = 178.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.17x = 487.32 × 178.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.17x = 87,084.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,084.08/325.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.81

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