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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.12, 334.56 and 184.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.12, 334.56 and 184.80 is: 254.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.12 : 334.56 = 184.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.12/334.56 = 184.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.12x = 334.56 × 184.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.12x = 61,826.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,826.69/243.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.31

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