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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.97, 487.67 and 119.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.97, 487.67 and 119.54 is: 179.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.97 : 487.67 = 119.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.97/487.67 = 119.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.97x = 487.67 × 119.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.97x = 58,297.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,297.29/324.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.39

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