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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.05, 335.90 and 181.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.05, 335.90 and 181.09 is: 250.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.05 : 335.90 = 181.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.05/335.90 = 181.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.05x = 335.90 × 181.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.05x = 60,825.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,825.55/243.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.26

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