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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.63, 365.13 and 175.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.63, 365.13 and 175.28 is: 262.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.63 : 365.13 = 175.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.63/365.13 = 175.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.63x = 365.13 × 175.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.63x = 63,998.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,998.16/243.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.69

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