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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.97, 448.45 and 177.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.97, 448.45 and 177.60 is: 245.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.97 : 448.45 = 177.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.97/448.45 = 177.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.97x = 448.45 × 177.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.97x = 79,646.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,646.29/324.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.09

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