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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.04, 364.24 and 114.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.04, 364.24 and 114.48 is: 171.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.04 : 364.24 = 114.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.04/364.24 = 114.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.04x = 364.24 × 114.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.04x = 41,698.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,698.20/243.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.57

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