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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.15, 445.94 and 175.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.15, 445.94 and 175.78 is: 242.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.15 : 445.94 = 175.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.15/445.94 = 175.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.15x = 445.94 × 175.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.15x = 78,388.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,388.33/323.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.58

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