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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.24, 364.98 and 179.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.24, 364.98 and 179.64 is: 269.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.24 : 364.98 = 179.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.24/364.98 = 179.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.24x = 364.98 × 179.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.24x = 65,565.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,565.01/243.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.55

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