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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.10, 364.41 and 121.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.10, 364.41 and 121.30 is: 181.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.10 : 364.41 = 121.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.10/364.41 = 121.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.10x = 364.41 × 121.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.10x = 44,202.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,202.93/243.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.83

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