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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.90, 446.96 and 176.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.90, 446.96 and 176.53 is: 243.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.90 : 446.96 = 176.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.90/446.96 = 176.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.90x = 446.96 × 176.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.90x = 78,901.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,901.85/323.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.60

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