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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.80, 487.54 and 178.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.80, 487.54 and 178.54 is: 268.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.80 : 487.54 = 178.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.80/487.54 = 178.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.80x = 487.54 × 178.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.80x = 87,045.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,045.39/324.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.00

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