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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.16, 336.08 and 178.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.16, 336.08 and 178.12 is: 246.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.16 : 336.08 = 178.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.16/336.08 = 178.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.16x = 336.08 × 178.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.16x = 59,862.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,862.57/243.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.19

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