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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.04, 486.90 and 179.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.04, 486.90 and 179.88 is: 270.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.04 : 486.90 = 179.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.04/486.90 = 179.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.04x = 486.90 × 179.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.04x = 87,583.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,583.57/324.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.29

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