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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.90, 336.41 and 181.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.90, 336.41 and 181.74 is: 250.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.90 : 336.41 = 181.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.90/336.41 = 181.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.90x = 336.41 × 181.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.90x = 61,138.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,138.24/243.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.67

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