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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.08, 364.50 and 104.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.08, 364.50 and 104.21 is: 156.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.08 : 364.50 = 104.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.08/364.50 = 104.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.08x = 364.50 × 104.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.08x = 37,984.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,984.09/243.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.26

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