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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.81, 364.77 and 171.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.81, 364.77 and 171.18 is: 256.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.81 : 364.77 = 171.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.81/364.77 = 171.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.81x = 364.77 × 171.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.81x = 62,441.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,441.33/243.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.11

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