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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.19, 487.98 and 119.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.19, 487.98 and 119.78 is: 179.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.19 : 487.98 = 119.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.19/487.98 = 119.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.19x = 487.98 × 119.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.19x = 58,450.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,450.24/325.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.74

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