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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.87, 367.25 and 175.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.87, 367.25 and 175.87 is: 264.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.87 : 367.25 = 175.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.87/367.25 = 175.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.87x = 367.25 × 175.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.87x = 64,588.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,588.76/243.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.85

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