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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.72, 487.13 and 119.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.72, 487.13 and 119.43 is: 179.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.72 : 487.13 = 119.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.72/487.13 = 119.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.72x = 487.13 × 119.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.72x = 58,177.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,177.34/324.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.16

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