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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.59, 488.03 and 181.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.59, 488.03 and 181.05 is: 271.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.59 : 488.03 = 181.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.59/488.03 = 181.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.59x = 488.03 × 181.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.59x = 88,356.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,356.93/325.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.37

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