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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.72, 367.01 and 175.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.72, 367.01 and 175.72 is: 264.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.72 : 367.01 = 175.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.72/367.01 = 175.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.72x = 367.01 × 175.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.72x = 64,489.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,489.16/243.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.60

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