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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.72, 336.02 and 177.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.72, 336.02 and 177.27 is: 244.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.72 : 336.02 = 177.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.72/336.02 = 177.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.72x = 336.02 × 177.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.72x = 59,565.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,565.38/243.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.41

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