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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.45, 335.88 and 173.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.45, 335.88 and 173.79 is: 239.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.45 : 335.88 = 173.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.45/335.88 = 173.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.45x = 335.88 × 173.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.45x = 58,372.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,372.59/243.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.77

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