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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.55, 446.48 and 176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.55, 446.48 and 176.18 is: 243.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.55 : 446.48 = 176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.55/446.48 = 176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.55x = 446.48 × 176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.55x = 78,660.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,660.85/323.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.12

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