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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.87, 488.30 and 179.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.87, 488.30 and 179.50 is: 268.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.87 : 488.30 = 179.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.87/488.30 = 179.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.87x = 488.30 × 179.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.87x = 87,648.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,648.74/325.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.97

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