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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.42, 487.92 and 181.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.42, 487.92 and 181.24 is: 271.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.42 : 487.92 = 181.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.42/487.92 = 181.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.42x = 487.92 × 181.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.42x = 88,430.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,430.08/325.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.74

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