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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.27, 335.66 and 177.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.27, 335.66 and 177.66 is: 245.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.27 : 335.66 = 177.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.27/335.66 = 177.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.27x = 335.66 × 177.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.27x = 59,632.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,632.47/243.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.13

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