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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.15, 335.01 and 173.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.15, 335.01 and 173.13 is: 238.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.15 : 335.01 = 173.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.15/335.01 = 173.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.15x = 335.01 × 173.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.15x = 58,000.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,000.28/243.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.54

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