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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.79, 335.95 and 173.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.79, 335.95 and 173.73 is: 239.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.79 : 335.95 = 173.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.79/335.95 = 173.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.79x = 335.95 × 173.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.79x = 58,363.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,363.53/243.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.40

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