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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.72, 446.70 and 183.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.72, 446.70 and 183.81 is: 253.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.72 : 446.70 = 183.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.72/446.70 = 183.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.72x = 446.70 × 183.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.72x = 82,107.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,107.93/323.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.64

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