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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.06, 445.74 and 183.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.06, 445.74 and 183.17 is: 252.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.06 : 445.74 = 183.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.06/445.74 = 183.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.06x = 445.74 × 183.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.06x = 81,643.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,643.97/323.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.72

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