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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.06, 335.42 and 132.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.06, 335.42 and 132.54 is: 182.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.06 : 335.42 = 132.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.06/335.42 = 132.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.06x = 335.42 × 132.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.06x = 44,456.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,456.52/243.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.90

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