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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.98, 448.48 and 177.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.98, 448.48 and 177.61 is: 245.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.98 : 448.48 = 177.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.98/448.48 = 177.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.98x = 448.48 × 177.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.98x = 79,654.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,654.53/324.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.11

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