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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.43, 335.76 and 181.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.43, 335.76 and 181.27 is: 250.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.43 : 335.76 = 181.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.43/335.76 = 181.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.43x = 335.76 × 181.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.43x = 60,863.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,863.22/243.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.02

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