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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.22, 487.77 and 119.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.22, 487.77 and 119.73 is: 179.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.22 : 487.77 = 119.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.22/487.77 = 119.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.22x = 487.77 × 119.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.22x = 58,400.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,400.01/325.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.57

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