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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.72, 488.74 and 120.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.72, 488.74 and 120.30 is: 180.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.72 : 488.74 = 120.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.72/488.74 = 120.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.72x = 488.74 × 120.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.72x = 58,795.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,795.42/325.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.51

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