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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.16, 486.31 and 118.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.16, 486.31 and 118.73 is: 178.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.16 : 486.31 = 118.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.16/486.31 = 118.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.16x = 486.31 × 118.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.16x = 57,739.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,739.13/324.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.12

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