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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.70, 446.70 and 176.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.70, 446.70 and 176.33 is: 243.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.70 : 446.70 = 176.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.70/446.70 = 176.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.70x = 446.70 × 176.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.70x = 78,764.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,764.88/323.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.33

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