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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.56, 366.62 and 171.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.56, 366.62 and 171.92 is: 258.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.56 : 366.62 = 171.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.56/366.62 = 171.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.56x = 366.62 × 171.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.56x = 63,029.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,029.31/243.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.78

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