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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.48, 364.84 and 171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.48, 364.84 and 171.20 is: 256.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.48 : 364.84 = 171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.48/364.84 = 171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.48x = 364.84 × 171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.48x = 62,460.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,460.61/243.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.53

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