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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.12, 486.26 and 118.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.12, 486.26 and 118.76 is: 178.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.12 : 486.26 = 118.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.12/486.26 = 118.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.12x = 486.26 × 118.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.12x = 57,745.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,745.21/324.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.16

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