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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.53, 488.13 and 120.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.53, 488.13 and 120.03 is: 179.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.53 : 488.13 = 120.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.53/488.13 = 120.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.53x = 488.13 × 120.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.53x = 58,590.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,590.24/325.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.98

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