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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.84 : 336.48 = 174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.84/336.48 = 174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.84x = 336.48 × 174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.84x = 58,547.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,547.52/243.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.11

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