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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324, 485.90 and 118.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324, 485.90 and 118.76 is: 178.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324 : 485.90 = 118.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324/485.90 = 118.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324x = 485.90 × 118.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324x = 57,702.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,702.46/324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.09

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