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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.46, 447.74 and 177.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.46, 447.74 and 177.08 is: 244.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.46 : 447.74 = 177.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.46/447.74 = 177.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.46x = 447.74 × 177.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.46x = 79,285.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,285.80/324.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.36

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