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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.35, 486.80 and 181.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.35, 486.80 and 181.17 is: 271.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.35 : 486.80 = 181.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.35/486.80 = 181.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.35x = 486.80 × 181.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.35x = 88,192.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,192.65/325.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.07

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