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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.72, 365.10 and 175.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.72, 365.10 and 175.08 is: 262.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.72 : 365.10 = 175.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.72/365.10 = 175.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.72x = 365.10 × 175.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.72x = 63,921.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,921.71/243.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.28

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