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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.48, 365.30 and 179.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.48, 365.30 and 179.48 is: 269.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.48 : 365.30 = 179.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.48/365.30 = 179.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.48x = 365.30 × 179.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.48x = 65,564.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,564.04/243.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.28

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