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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.91, 488.73 and 117.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.91, 488.73 and 117.67 is: 176.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.91 : 488.73 = 117.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.91/488.73 = 117.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.91x = 488.73 × 117.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.91x = 57,508.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,508.99/325.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.46

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