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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.41, 335.66 and 173.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.41, 335.66 and 173.48 is: 239.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.41 : 335.66 = 173.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.41/335.66 = 173.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.41x = 335.66 × 173.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.41x = 58,227.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,227.75/243.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.22

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