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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.51, 446.44 and 176.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.51, 446.44 and 176.15 is: 243.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.51 : 446.44 = 176.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.51/446.44 = 176.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.51x = 446.44 × 176.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.51x = 78,639.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,639.66/323.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.08

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