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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.87, 365.40 and 171.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.87, 365.40 and 171.38 is: 256.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.87 : 365.40 = 171.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.87/365.40 = 171.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.87x = 365.40 × 171.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.87x = 62,620.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,620.43/243.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.78

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