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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.55, 447.88 and 177.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.55, 447.88 and 177.19 is: 244.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.55 : 447.88 = 177.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.55/447.88 = 177.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.55x = 447.88 × 177.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.55x = 79,359.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,359.86/324.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.52

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