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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.88, 488.93 and 181.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.88, 488.93 and 181.70 is: 272.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.88 : 488.93 = 181.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.88/488.93 = 181.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.88x = 488.93 × 181.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.88x = 88,835.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,835.23/325.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.61

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