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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.37, 335.91 and 177.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.37, 335.91 and 177.76 is: 245.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.37 : 335.91 = 177.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.37/335.91 = 177.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.37x = 335.91 × 177.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.37x = 59,711.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,711.36/243.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.35

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