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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.10, 364.62 and 104.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.10, 364.62 and 104.19 is: 156.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.10 : 364.62 = 104.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.10/364.62 = 104.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.10x = 364.62 × 104.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.10x = 37,989.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,989.24/243.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.27

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