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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.43, 446.33 and 176.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.43, 446.33 and 176.06 is: 242.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.43 : 446.33 = 176.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.43/446.33 = 176.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.43x = 446.33 × 176.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.43x = 78,577.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,577.75/323.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.95

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