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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.59, 365.57 and 178.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.59, 365.57 and 178.76 is: 268.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.59 : 365.57 = 178.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.59/365.57 = 178.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.59x = 365.57 × 178.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.59x = 65,348.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,348.85/243.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.28

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