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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.26, 487.53 and 180.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.26, 487.53 and 180.90 is: 271.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.26 : 487.53 = 180.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.26/487.53 = 180.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.26x = 487.53 × 180.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.26x = 88,194.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,194.18/325.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.15

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