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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.18, 335.88 and 177.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.18, 335.88 and 177.58 is: 245.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.18 : 335.88 = 177.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.18/335.88 = 177.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.18x = 335.88 × 177.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.18x = 59,645.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,645.57/243.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.27

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