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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.04, 363.96 and 174.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.04, 363.96 and 174.28 is: 260.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.04 : 363.96 = 174.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.04/363.96 = 174.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.04x = 363.96 × 174.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.04x = 63,430.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,430.95/243.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.99

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