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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.14, 486.07 and 118.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.14, 486.07 and 118.73 is: 178.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.14 : 486.07 = 118.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.14/486.07 = 118.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.14x = 486.07 × 118.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.14x = 57,712.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,712.01/324.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.05

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