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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.72, 336.24 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.72, 336.24 and 181.44 is: 250.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.72 : 336.24 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.72/336.24 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.72x = 336.24 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.72x = 61,007.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,007.39/243.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.32

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