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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.41, 365.40 and 174.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.41, 365.40 and 174.75 is: 262.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.41 : 365.40 = 174.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.41/365.40 = 174.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.41x = 365.40 × 174.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.41x = 63,853.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,853.65/243.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.33

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