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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.07, 335.24 and 173.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.07, 335.24 and 173.36 is: 239.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.07 : 335.24 = 173.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.07/335.24 = 173.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.07x = 335.24 × 173.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.07x = 58,115.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,115.94/243.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.09

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