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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.17, 487.72 and 119.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.17, 487.72 and 119.70 is: 179.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.17 : 487.72 = 119.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.17/487.72 = 119.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.17x = 487.72 × 119.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.17x = 58,380.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,380.08/325.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.54

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