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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.74, 365.25 and 175.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.74, 365.25 and 175.16 is: 262.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.74 : 365.25 = 175.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.74/365.25 = 175.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.74x = 365.25 × 175.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.74x = 63,977.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,977.19/243.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.48

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