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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.85, 448.29 and 177.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.85, 448.29 and 177.48 is: 244.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.85 : 448.29 = 177.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.85/448.29 = 177.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.85x = 448.29 × 177.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.85x = 79,562.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,562.51/324.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.92

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