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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.12, 447.27 and 176.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.12, 447.27 and 176.75 is: 243.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.12 : 447.27 = 176.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.12/447.27 = 176.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.12x = 447.27 × 176.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.12x = 79,054.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,054.97/324.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.91

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