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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.85, 487.56 and 180.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.85, 487.56 and 180.86 is: 270.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.85 : 487.56 = 180.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.85/487.56 = 180.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.85x = 487.56 × 180.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.85x = 88,180.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,180.10/325.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.62

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