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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.84, 365.75 and 172.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.84, 365.75 and 172.02 is: 258.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.84 : 365.75 = 172.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.84/365.75 = 172.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.84x = 365.75 × 172.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.84x = 62,915.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,915.45/243.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.02

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