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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.99, 488.66 and 120.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.99, 488.66 and 120.50 is: 180.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.99 : 488.66 = 120.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.99/488.66 = 120.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.99x = 488.66 × 120.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.99x = 58,881.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,881.09/325.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.63

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