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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.98, 447.10 and 176.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.98, 447.10 and 176.61 is: 243.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.98 : 447.10 = 176.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.98/447.10 = 176.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.98x = 447.10 × 176.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.98x = 78,963.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,963.47/323.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.73

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