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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.56, 446.52 and 176.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.56, 446.52 and 176.20 is: 243.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.56 : 446.52 = 176.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.56/446.52 = 176.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.56x = 446.52 × 176.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.56x = 78,676.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,676.19/323.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.15

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