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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.65, 448.01 and 177.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.65, 448.01 and 177.29 is: 244.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.65 : 448.01 = 177.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.65/448.01 = 177.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.65x = 448.01 × 177.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.65x = 79,427.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,427.24/324.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.65

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