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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.28, 335.86 and 178.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.28, 335.86 and 178.20 is: 246.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.28 : 335.86 = 178.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.28/335.86 = 178.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.28x = 335.86 × 178.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.28x = 59,850.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,850.25/243.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.01

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