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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.55, 447.87 and 177.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.55, 447.87 and 177.18 is: 244.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.55 : 447.87 = 177.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.55/447.87 = 177.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.55x = 447.87 × 177.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.55x = 79,353.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,353.61/324.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.50

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