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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.28, 364.93 and 174.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.28, 364.93 and 174.63 is: 261.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.28 : 364.93 = 174.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.28/364.93 = 174.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.28x = 364.93 × 174.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.28x = 63,727.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,727.73/243.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.96

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