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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.98, 488.37 and 179.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.98, 488.37 and 179.51 is: 268.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.98 : 488.37 = 179.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.98/488.37 = 179.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.98x = 488.37 × 179.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.98x = 87,664.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,664.86/325.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.93

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