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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.64, 335.82 and 178.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.64, 335.82 and 178.12 is: 245.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.64 : 335.82 = 178.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.64/335.82 = 178.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.64x = 335.82 × 178.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.64x = 59,816.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,816.26/243.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.51

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