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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.22, 335.60 and 180.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.22, 335.60 and 180.84 is: 249.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.22 : 335.60 = 180.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.22/335.60 = 180.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.22x = 335.60 × 180.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.22x = 60,689.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,689.90/243.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.53

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