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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.71, 336.05 and 184.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.71, 336.05 and 184.68 is: 254.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.71 : 336.05 = 184.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.71/336.05 = 184.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.71x = 336.05 × 184.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.71x = 62,061.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,061.48/243.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.65

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