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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.42, 447.69 and 177.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.42, 447.69 and 177.04 is: 244.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.42 : 447.69 = 177.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.42/447.69 = 177.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.42x = 447.69 × 177.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.42x = 79,259.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,259.04/324.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.31

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