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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.56, 487.86 and 181.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.56, 487.86 and 181.08 is: 271.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.56 : 487.86 = 181.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.56/487.86 = 181.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.56x = 487.86 × 181.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.56x = 88,341.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,341.69/325.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.35

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