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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.57, 335.84 and 178.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.57, 335.84 and 178.05 is: 245.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.57 : 335.84 = 178.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.57/335.84 = 178.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.57x = 335.84 × 178.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.57x = 59,795.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,795.42/243.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.50

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