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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.72, 448.10 and 177.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.72, 448.10 and 177.34 is: 244.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.72 : 448.10 = 177.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.72/448.10 = 177.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.72x = 448.10 × 177.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.72x = 79,466.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,466.05/324.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.72

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