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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.09, 364.68 and 80.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.09, 364.68 and 80.79 is: 121.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.09 : 364.68 = 80.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.09/364.68 = 80.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.09x = 364.68 × 80.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.09x = 29,462.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,462.50/243.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.20

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