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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.95, 489.04 and 120.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.95, 489.04 and 120.66 is: 181.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.95 : 489.04 = 120.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.95/489.04 = 120.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.95x = 489.04 × 120.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.95x = 59,007.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,007.57/325.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.03

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