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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.72, 365.58 and 175.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.72, 365.58 and 175.68 is: 263.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.72 : 365.58 = 175.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.72/365.58 = 175.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.72x = 365.58 × 175.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.72x = 64,225.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,225.09/243.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.52

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