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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.85, 446.92 and 176.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.85, 446.92 and 176.49 is: 243.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.85 : 446.92 = 176.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.85/446.92 = 176.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.85x = 446.92 × 176.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.85x = 78,877.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,877.10/323.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.56

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