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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.65, 446.66 and 183.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.65, 446.66 and 183.79 is: 253.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.65 : 446.66 = 183.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.65/446.66 = 183.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.65x = 446.66 × 183.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.65x = 82,090.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,090.49/323.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.64

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