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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.64, 448.01 and 177.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.64, 448.01 and 177.27 is: 244.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.64 : 448.01 = 177.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.64/448.01 = 177.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.64x = 448.01 × 177.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.64x = 79,419.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,419.18/324.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.64

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