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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.29, 486 and 118.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.29, 486 and 118.66 is: 177.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.29 : 486 = 118.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.29/486 = 118.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.29x = 486 × 118.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.29x = 57,668.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,668.76/324.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.83

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