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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.51, 488.18 and 120.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.51, 488.18 and 120.10 is: 180.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.51 : 488.18 = 120.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.51/488.18 = 120.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.51x = 488.18 × 120.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.51x = 58,627.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,627.38/325.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.11

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