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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.05, 364.52 and 69.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.05, 364.52 and 69.72 is: 104.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.05 : 364.52 = 69.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.05/364.52 = 69.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.05x = 364.52 × 69.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.05x = 25,412.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,412.51/243.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.56

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