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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243, 335.43 and 173.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243, 335.43 and 173.12 is: 238.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243 : 335.43 = 173.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243/335.43 = 173.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243x = 335.43 × 173.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243x = 58,067.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,067.96/243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.96

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