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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.25, 335.33 and 173.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.25, 335.33 and 173.28 is: 238.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.25 : 335.33 = 173.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.25/335.33 = 173.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.25x = 335.33 × 173.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.25x = 58,106.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,106.03/243.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.88

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