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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.54, 335.69 and 173.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.54, 335.69 and 173.37 is: 238.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.54 : 335.69 = 173.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.54/335.69 = 173.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.54x = 335.69 × 173.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.54x = 58,197.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,197.71/243.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.97

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