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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243, 335.46 and 174.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243, 335.46 and 174.12 is: 240.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243 : 335.46 = 174.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243/335.46 = 174.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243x = 335.46 × 174.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243x = 58,410.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,410.30/243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.37

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