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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.63, 446.59 and 183.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.63, 446.59 and 183.74 is: 253.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.63 : 446.59 = 183.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.63/446.59 = 183.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.63x = 446.59 × 183.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.63x = 82,058.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,058.97/323.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.56

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