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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.65, 447.96 and 184.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.65, 447.96 and 184.74 is: 254.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.65 : 447.96 = 184.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.65/447.96 = 184.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.65x = 447.96 × 184.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.65x = 82,756.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,756.13/324.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.91

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