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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.17, 447.37 and 176.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.17, 447.37 and 176.81 is: 244.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.17 : 447.37 = 176.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.17/447.37 = 176.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.17x = 447.37 × 176.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.17x = 79,098.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,098.61/324.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.00

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