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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.58, 446.51 and 176.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.58, 446.51 and 176.21 is: 243.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.58 : 446.51 = 176.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.58/446.51 = 176.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.58x = 446.51 × 176.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.58x = 78,676.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,676.85/323.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.15

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