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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324, 447.09 and 176.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324, 447.09 and 176.62 is: 243.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324 : 447.09 = 176.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324/447.09 = 176.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324x = 447.09 × 176.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324x = 78,965.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,965.04/324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.72

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