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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.72, 488.64 and 114.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.72, 488.64 and 114.72 is: 172.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.72 : 488.64 = 114.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.72/488.64 = 114.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.72x = 488.64 × 114.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.72x = 56,056.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,056.78/325.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.10

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