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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.81, 365.90 and 178.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.81, 365.90 and 178.98 is: 268.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.81 : 365.90 = 178.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.81/365.90 = 178.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.81x = 365.90 × 178.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.81x = 65,487.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,487.89/243.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.61

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