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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324, 485.84 and 118.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324, 485.84 and 118.54 is: 177.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324 : 485.84 = 118.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324/485.84 = 118.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324x = 485.84 × 118.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324x = 57,591.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,591.47/324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.75

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