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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.56, 486.89 and 119.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.56, 486.89 and 119.13 is: 178.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.56 : 486.89 = 119.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.56/486.89 = 119.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.56x = 486.89 × 119.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.56x = 58,002.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,002.61/324.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.71

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