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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.42, 336.06 and 181.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.42, 336.06 and 181.59 is: 250.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.42 : 336.06 = 181.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.42/336.06 = 181.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.42x = 336.06 × 181.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.42x = 61,025.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,025.14/243.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.70

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