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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.91, 488.74 and 120.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.91, 488.74 and 120.43 is: 180.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.91 : 488.74 = 120.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.91/488.74 = 120.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.91x = 488.74 × 120.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.91x = 58,858.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,858.96/325.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.60

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