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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.88, 335.54 and 178.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.88, 335.54 and 178.20 is: 245.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.88 : 335.54 = 178.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.88/335.54 = 178.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.88x = 335.54 × 178.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.88x = 59,793.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,793.23/243.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.17

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