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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.53, 447.84 and 177.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.53, 447.84 and 177.17 is: 244.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.53 : 447.84 = 177.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.53/447.84 = 177.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.53x = 447.84 × 177.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.53x = 79,343.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,343.81/324.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.49

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