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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.02, 364.17 and 121.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.02, 364.17 and 121.13 is: 181.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.02 : 364.17 = 121.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.02/364.17 = 121.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.02x = 364.17 × 121.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.02x = 44,111.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,111.91/243.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.52

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