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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.92, 446.99 and 176.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.92, 446.99 and 176.55 is: 243.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.92 : 446.99 = 176.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.92/446.99 = 176.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.92x = 446.99 × 176.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.92x = 78,913.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,913.85/323.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.63

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