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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.79, 365.75 and 174.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.79, 365.75 and 174.46 is: 261.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.79 : 365.75 = 174.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.79/365.75 = 174.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.79x = 365.75 × 174.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.79x = 63,806.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,806.96/243.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.73

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