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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.96, 489.18 and 181.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.96, 489.18 and 181.96 is: 273.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.96 : 489.18 = 181.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.96/489.18 = 181.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.96x = 489.18 × 181.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.96x = 89,011.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,011.19/325.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.07

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