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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.54, 365.04 and 171.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.54, 365.04 and 171.45 is: 256.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.54 : 365.04 = 171.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.54/365.04 = 171.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.54x = 365.04 × 171.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.54x = 62,586.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,586.11/243.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.98

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