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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.05, 485.99 and 118.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.05, 485.99 and 118.61 is: 177.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.05 : 485.99 = 118.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.05/485.99 = 118.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.05x = 485.99 × 118.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.05x = 57,643.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,643.27/324.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.89

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