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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.02, 364.67 and 178.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.02, 364.67 and 178.16 is: 267.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.02 : 364.67 = 178.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.02/364.67 = 178.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.02x = 364.67 × 178.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.02x = 64,967.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,967.56/243.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.33

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