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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.60, 486.84 and 162.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.60, 486.84 and 162.36 is: 243.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.60 : 486.84 = 162.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.60/486.84 = 162.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.60x = 486.84 × 162.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.60x = 79,043.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,043.34/324.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.51

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