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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.61, 365.51 and 178.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.61, 365.51 and 178.40 is: 267.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.61 : 365.51 = 178.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.61/365.51 = 178.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.61x = 365.51 × 178.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.61x = 65,208.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,208.34/243.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.68

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