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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.45, 447.73 and 177.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.45, 447.73 and 177.09 is: 244.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.45 : 447.73 = 177.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.45/447.73 = 177.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.45x = 447.73 × 177.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.45x = 79,286.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,286.38/324.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.37

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