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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.61, 364.96 and 174.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.61, 364.96 and 174.05 is: 260.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.61 : 364.96 = 174.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.61/364.96 = 174.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.61x = 364.96 × 174.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.61x = 63,520.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,520.07/243.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.75

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