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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.88, 336.66 and 178.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.88, 336.66 and 178.36 is: 246.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.88 : 336.66 = 178.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.88/336.66 = 178.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.88x = 336.66 × 178.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.88x = 60,046.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,046.68/243.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.21

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