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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.63, 365.81 and 175.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.63, 365.81 and 175.55 is: 263.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.63 : 365.81 = 175.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.63/365.81 = 175.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.63x = 365.81 × 175.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.63x = 64,215.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,215.24/243.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.58

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