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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.67, 448.06 and 177.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.67, 448.06 and 177.32 is: 244.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.67 : 448.06 = 177.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.67/448.06 = 177.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.67x = 448.06 × 177.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.67x = 79,449.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,449.11/324.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.71

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