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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.69, 446.69 and 176.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.69, 446.69 and 176.33 is: 243.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.69 : 446.69 = 176.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.69/446.69 = 176.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.69x = 446.69 × 176.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.69x = 78,763.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,763.97/323.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.33

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