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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.09, 364.82 and 114.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.09, 364.82 and 114.93 is: 172.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.09 : 364.82 = 114.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.09/364.82 = 114.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.09x = 364.82 × 114.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.09x = 41,928.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,928.76/243.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.48

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