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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.18, 485.87 and 179.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.18, 485.87 and 179.70 is: 269.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.18 : 485.87 = 179.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.18/485.87 = 179.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.18x = 485.87 × 179.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.18x = 87,310.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,310.84/324.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.33

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