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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.12, 445.89 and 175.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.12, 445.89 and 175.75 is: 242.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.12 : 445.89 = 175.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.12/445.89 = 175.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.12x = 445.89 × 175.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.12x = 78,365.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,365.17/323.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.53

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