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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.09, 445.85 and 175.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.09, 445.85 and 175.72 is: 242.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.09 : 445.85 = 175.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.09/445.85 = 175.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.09x = 445.85 × 175.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.09x = 78,342.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,342.53/323.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.48

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