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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.76, 336.12 and 181.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.76, 336.12 and 181.48 is: 250.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.76 : 336.12 = 181.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.76/336.12 = 181.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.76x = 336.12 × 181.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.76x = 60,999.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,999.06/243.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.24

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