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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.56, 446.55 and 183.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.56, 446.55 and 183.67 is: 253.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.56 : 446.55 = 183.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.56/446.55 = 183.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.56x = 446.55 × 183.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.56x = 82,016.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,016.03/323.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.48

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