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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243, 334.44 and 177.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243, 334.44 and 177.30 is: 244.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243 : 334.44 = 177.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243/334.44 = 177.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243x = 334.44 × 177.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243x = 59,296.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,296.21/243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.02

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