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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.02, 364.50 and 78.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.02, 364.50 and 78.51 is: 117.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.02 : 364.50 = 78.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.02/364.50 = 78.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.02x = 364.50 × 78.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.02x = 28,616.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,616.90/243.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.76

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