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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.54, 488.15 and 120.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.54, 488.15 and 120.13 is: 180.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.54 : 488.15 = 120.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.54/488.15 = 120.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.54x = 488.15 × 120.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.54x = 58,641.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,641.46/325.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.14

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