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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.53, 446.49 and 183.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.53, 446.49 and 183.59 is: 253.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.53 : 446.49 = 183.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.53/446.49 = 183.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.53x = 446.49 × 183.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.53x = 81,970.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,970.18/323.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.37

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