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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.61, 364.50 and 174.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.61, 364.50 and 174.35 is: 260.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.61 : 364.50 = 174.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.61/364.50 = 174.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.61x = 364.50 × 174.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.61x = 63,551.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,551.49/243.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.88

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