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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.37, 447.61 and 176.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.37, 447.61 and 176.97 is: 244.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.37 : 447.61 = 176.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.37/447.61 = 176.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.37x = 447.61 × 176.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.37x = 79,212.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,212.77/324.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.21

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