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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.68, 448.05 and 177.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.68, 448.05 and 177.30 is: 244.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.68 : 448.05 = 177.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.68/448.05 = 177.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.68x = 448.05 × 177.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.68x = 79,439.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,439.27/324.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.67

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