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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.72, 488.58 and 181.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.72, 488.58 and 181.12 is: 271.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.72 : 488.58 = 181.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.72/488.58 = 181.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.72x = 488.58 × 181.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.72x = 88,491.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,491.61/325.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.68

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