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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.40, 488.35 and 120.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.40, 488.35 and 120.17 is: 180.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.40 : 488.35 = 120.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.40/488.35 = 120.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.40x = 488.35 × 120.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.40x = 58,682.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,682.58/325.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.34

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