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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.17, 364.75 and 151.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.17, 364.75 and 151.74 is: 227.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.17 : 364.75 = 151.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.17/364.75 = 151.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.17x = 364.75 × 151.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.17x = 55,347.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,347.64/243.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.61

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