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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.72, 486.14 and 180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.72, 486.14 and 180 is: 269.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.72 : 486.14 = 180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.72/486.14 = 180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.72x = 486.14 × 180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.72x = 87,504.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,504.30/324.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.48

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