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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.72, 446.74 and 183.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.72, 446.74 and 183.84 is: 253.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.72 : 446.74 = 183.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.72/446.74 = 183.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.72x = 446.74 × 183.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.72x = 82,130.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,130.59/323.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.71

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