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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.86, 336.39 and 173.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.86, 336.39 and 173.94 is: 239.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.86 : 336.39 = 173.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.86/336.39 = 173.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.86x = 336.39 × 173.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.86x = 58,511.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,511.68/243.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.94

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