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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.60, 336.60 and 181.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.60, 336.60 and 181.68 is: 251.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.60 : 336.60 = 181.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.60/336.60 = 181.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.60x = 336.60 × 181.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.60x = 61,153.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,153.49/243.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.04

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