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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.66, 448.06 and 184.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.66, 448.06 and 184.74 is: 254.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.66 : 448.06 = 184.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.66/448.06 = 184.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.66x = 448.06 × 184.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.66x = 82,774.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,774.60/324.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.96

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