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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.55, 447.86 and 177.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.55, 447.86 and 177.16 is: 244.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.55 : 447.86 = 177.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.55/447.86 = 177.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.55x = 447.86 × 177.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.55x = 79,342.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,342.53/324.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.47

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