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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.68, 365.68 and 175.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.68, 365.68 and 175.26 is: 263.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.68 : 365.68 = 175.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.68/365.68 = 175.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.68x = 365.68 × 175.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.68x = 64,087.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,087.25/243.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.00

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