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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.92, 488.10 and 179.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.92, 488.10 and 179.44 is: 268.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.92 : 488.10 = 179.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.92/488.10 = 179.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.92x = 488.10 × 179.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.92x = 87,584.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,584.66/325.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.73

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