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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.61, 365.40 and 175.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.61, 365.40 and 175.25 is: 262.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.61 : 365.40 = 175.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.61/365.40 = 175.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.61x = 365.40 × 175.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.61x = 64,037.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,037.26/243.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.87

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