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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.01, 445.78 and 183.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.01, 445.78 and 183.13 is: 252.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.01 : 445.78 = 183.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.01/445.78 = 183.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.01x = 445.78 × 183.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.01x = 81,635.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,635.69/323.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.73

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