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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.09, 364.67 and 80.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.09, 364.67 and 80.78 is: 121.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.09 : 364.67 = 80.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.09/364.67 = 80.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.09x = 364.67 × 80.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.09x = 29,455.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,455.82/243.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.17

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