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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.79, 446.77 and 183.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.79, 446.77 and 183.92 is: 253.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.79 : 446.77 = 183.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.79/446.77 = 183.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.79x = 446.77 × 183.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.79x = 82,168.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,168.28/323.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.77

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