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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.41, 335.65 and 173.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.41, 335.65 and 173.58 is: 239.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.41 : 335.65 = 173.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.41/335.65 = 173.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.41x = 335.65 × 173.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.41x = 58,262.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,262.13/243.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.36

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