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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.74, 336.39 and 144.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.74, 336.39 and 144.17 is: 198.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.74 : 336.39 = 144.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.74/336.39 = 144.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.74x = 336.39 × 144.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.74x = 48,495.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,495.66/243.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.97

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