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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243, 364.65 and 96.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243, 364.65 and 96.74 is: 145.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243 : 364.65 = 96.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243/364.65 = 96.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243x = 364.65 × 96.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243x = 35,278.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,278.02/243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.18

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