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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.94, 447.02 and 176.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.94, 447.02 and 176.57 is: 243.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.94 : 447.02 = 176.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.94/447.02 = 176.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.94x = 447.02 × 176.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.94x = 78,928.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,928.09/323.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.65

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