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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.71, 446.72 and 176.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.71, 446.72 and 176.34 is: 243.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.71 : 446.72 = 176.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.71/446.72 = 176.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.71x = 446.72 × 176.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.71x = 78,775.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,775.28/323.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.35

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