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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.56, 336 and 173.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.56, 336 and 173.72 is: 239.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.56 : 336 = 173.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.56/336 = 173.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.56x = 336 × 173.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.56x = 58,369.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,369.92/243.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.65

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