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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.76, 365.37 and 179.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.76, 365.37 and 179.50 is: 269.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.76 : 365.37 = 179.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.76/365.37 = 179.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.76x = 365.37 × 179.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.76x = 65,583.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,583.92/243.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.05

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