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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.95, 448.41 and 177.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.95, 448.41 and 177.59 is: 245.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.95 : 448.41 = 177.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.95/448.41 = 177.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.95x = 448.41 × 177.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.95x = 79,630.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,630.00/324.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.05

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