Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.84, 336.48 and 174
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 243.84, 336.48 and 174 is: 240.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243.84 : 336.48 = 174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243.84/336.48 = 174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243.84x = 336.48 × 174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243.84x = 58,547.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,547.52/243.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 240.11
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