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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.54, 486.99 and 119.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.54, 486.99 and 119.34 is: 179.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.54 : 486.99 = 119.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.54/486.99 = 119.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.54x = 486.99 × 119.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.54x = 58,117.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,117.39/324.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.08

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