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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.98, 488.90 and 120.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.98, 488.90 and 120.54 is: 180.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.98 : 488.90 = 120.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.98/488.90 = 120.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.98x = 488.90 × 120.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.98x = 58,934.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,934.14/325.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.79

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