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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.29, 447.53 and 176.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.29, 447.53 and 176.94 is: 244.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.29 : 447.53 = 176.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.29/447.53 = 176.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.29x = 447.53 × 176.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.29x = 79,185.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,185.07/324.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.18

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