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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.68, 488.76 and 181.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.68, 488.76 and 181.68 is: 272.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.68 : 488.76 = 181.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.68/488.76 = 181.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.68x = 488.76 × 181.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.68x = 88,797.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,797.92/325.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.65

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