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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.98, 366.30 and 175.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.98, 366.30 and 175.94 is: 264.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.98 : 366.30 = 175.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.98/366.30 = 175.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.98x = 366.30 × 175.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.98x = 64,446.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,446.82/243.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.15

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