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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.90, 446.99 and 176.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.90, 446.99 and 176.54 is: 243.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.90 : 446.99 = 176.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.90/446.99 = 176.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.90x = 446.99 × 176.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.90x = 78,908.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,908.50/323.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.62

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