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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.65, 447.99 and 177.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.65, 447.99 and 177.28 is: 244.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.65 : 447.99 = 177.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.65/447.99 = 177.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.65x = 447.99 × 177.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.65x = 79,417.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,417.43/324.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.63

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