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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.54, 335.70 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.54, 335.70 and 181.44 is: 250.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.54 : 335.70 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.54/335.70 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.54x = 335.70 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.54x = 60,909.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,909.41/243.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.10

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