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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.94, 487.54 and 119.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.94, 487.54 and 119.60 is: 179.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.94 : 487.54 = 119.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.94/487.54 = 119.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.94x = 487.54 × 119.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.94x = 58,309.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,309.78/324.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.45

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