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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.29, 365.13 and 171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.29, 365.13 and 171.20 is: 256.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.29 : 365.13 = 171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.29/365.13 = 171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.29x = 365.13 × 171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.29x = 62,508.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,508.43/243.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.93

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