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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.81, 365.61 and 170.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.81, 365.61 and 170.73 is: 256.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.81 : 365.61 = 170.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.81/365.61 = 170.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.81x = 365.61 × 170.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.81x = 62,420.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,420.60/243.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.02

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