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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.29, 446.17 and 183.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.29, 446.17 and 183.45 is: 253.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.29 : 446.17 = 183.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.29/446.17 = 183.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.29x = 446.17 × 183.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.29x = 81,849.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,849.89/323.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.18

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