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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.30, 335.61 and 173.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.30, 335.61 and 173.25 is: 238.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.30 : 335.61 = 173.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.30/335.61 = 173.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.30x = 335.61 × 173.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.30x = 58,144.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,144.43/243.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.98

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