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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.10, 363.85 and 171.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.10, 363.85 and 171.10 is: 256.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.10 : 363.85 = 171.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.10/363.85 = 171.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.10x = 363.85 × 171.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.10x = 62,254.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,254.74/243.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.09

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