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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.70, 487.16 and 119.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.70, 487.16 and 119.40 is: 179.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.70 : 487.16 = 119.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.70/487.16 = 119.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.70x = 487.16 × 119.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.70x = 58,165.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,165.98/324.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.14

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