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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.49, 446.42 and 176.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.49, 446.42 and 176.13 is: 243.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.49 : 446.42 = 176.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.49/446.42 = 176.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.49x = 446.42 × 176.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.49x = 78,627.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,627.07/323.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.06

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