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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.14, 335.61 and 173.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.14, 335.61 and 173.54 is: 239.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.14 : 335.61 = 173.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.14/335.61 = 173.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.14x = 335.61 × 173.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.14x = 58,242.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,242.60/243.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.55

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