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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.37, 364.65 and 170.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.37, 364.65 and 170.88 is: 256.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.37 : 364.65 = 170.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.37/364.65 = 170.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.37x = 364.65 × 170.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.37x = 62,311.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,311.39/243.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.04

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