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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.11, 447.28 and 176.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.11, 447.28 and 176.74 is: 243.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.11 : 447.28 = 176.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.11/447.28 = 176.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.11x = 447.28 × 176.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.11x = 79,053.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,053.22/324.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.91

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