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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.80, 336.18 and 181.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.80, 336.18 and 181.45 is: 250.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.80 : 336.18 = 181.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.80/336.18 = 181.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.80x = 336.18 × 181.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.80x = 60,999.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,999.90/243.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.21

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