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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.24, 364.32 and 171.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.24, 364.32 and 171.15 is: 256.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.24 : 364.32 = 171.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.24/364.32 = 171.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.24x = 364.32 × 171.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.24x = 62,353.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,353.37/243.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.35

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