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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.74, 365.62 and 180.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.74, 365.62 and 180.02 is: 270.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.74 : 365.62 = 180.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.74/365.62 = 180.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.74x = 365.62 × 180.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.74x = 65,818.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,818.91/243.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.04

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