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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.54, 446.50 and 176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.54, 446.50 and 176.18 is: 243.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.54 : 446.50 = 176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.54/446.50 = 176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.54x = 446.50 × 176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.54x = 78,665.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,665.71/323.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.14

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