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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.77, 446.79 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.77, 446.79 and 176.40 is: 243.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.77 : 446.79 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.77/446.79 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.77x = 446.79 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.77x = 78,813.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,813.76/323.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.43

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