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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.04, 447.18 and 176.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.04, 447.18 and 176.68 is: 243.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.04 : 447.18 = 176.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.04/447.18 = 176.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.04x = 447.18 × 176.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.04x = 79,006.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,006.64/324.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.82

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