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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.53, 447.87 and 184.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.53, 447.87 and 184.59 is: 254.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.53 : 447.87 = 184.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.53/447.87 = 184.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.53x = 447.87 × 184.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.53x = 82,672.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,672.32/324.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.74

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