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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.03, 335.20 and 173.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.03, 335.20 and 173.02 is: 238.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.03 : 335.20 = 173.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.03/335.20 = 173.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.03x = 335.20 × 173.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.03x = 57,996.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,996.30/243.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.64

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