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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.15, 485.82 and 179.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.15, 485.82 and 179.43 is: 268.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.15 : 485.82 = 179.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.15/485.82 = 179.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.15x = 485.82 × 179.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.15x = 87,170.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,170.68/324.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.92

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