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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.46, 447.75 and 177.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.46, 447.75 and 177.09 is: 244.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.46 : 447.75 = 177.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.46/447.75 = 177.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.46x = 447.75 × 177.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.46x = 79,292.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,292.89/324.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.39

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