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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.36, 335.94 and 178.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.36, 335.94 and 178.02 is: 245.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.36 : 335.94 = 178.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.36/335.94 = 178.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.36x = 335.94 × 178.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.36x = 59,804.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,804.04/243.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.74

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