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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.89, 336.54 and 178.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.89, 336.54 and 178.28 is: 246.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.89 : 336.54 = 178.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.89/336.54 = 178.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.89x = 336.54 × 178.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.89x = 59,998.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,998.35/243.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.01

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