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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.21, 487.88 and 119.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.21, 487.88 and 119.78 is: 179.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.21 : 487.88 = 119.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.21/487.88 = 119.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.21x = 487.88 × 119.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.21x = 58,438.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,438.27/325.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.69

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