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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.17, 447.32 and 176.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.17, 447.32 and 176.80 is: 243.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.17 : 447.32 = 176.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.17/447.32 = 176.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.17x = 447.32 × 176.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.17x = 79,086.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,086.34/324.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.97

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