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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.61, 447.96 and 177.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.61, 447.96 and 177.25 is: 244.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.61 : 447.96 = 177.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.61/447.96 = 177.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.61x = 447.96 × 177.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.61x = 79,398.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,398.67/324.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.60

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