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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.07, 335.14 and 177.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.07, 335.14 and 177.55 is: 244.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.07 : 335.14 = 177.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.07/335.14 = 177.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.07x = 335.14 × 177.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.07x = 59,504.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,504.11/243.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.80

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