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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.82, 448.25 and 177.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.82, 448.25 and 177.45 is: 244.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.82 : 448.25 = 177.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.82/448.25 = 177.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.82x = 448.25 × 177.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.82x = 79,541.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,541.96/324.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.88

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