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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.27, 364.91 and 171.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.27, 364.91 and 171.59 is: 257.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.27 : 364.91 = 171.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.27/364.91 = 171.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.27x = 364.91 × 171.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.27x = 62,612.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,612.22/243.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.38

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