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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.89, 448.34 and 177.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.89, 448.34 and 177.52 is: 244.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.89 : 448.34 = 177.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.89/448.34 = 177.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.89x = 448.34 × 177.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.89x = 79,589.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,589.32/324.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.97

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