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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.87, 446.94 and 176.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.87, 446.94 and 176.51 is: 243.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.87 : 446.94 = 176.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.87/446.94 = 176.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.87x = 446.94 × 176.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.87x = 78,889.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,889.38/323.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.58

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