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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.77, 488.35 and 181.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.77, 488.35 and 181.19 is: 271.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.77 : 488.35 = 181.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.77/488.35 = 181.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.77x = 488.35 × 181.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.77x = 88,484.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,484.14/325.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.62

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