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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.13, 364.68 and 69.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.13, 364.68 and 69.79 is: 104.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.13 : 364.68 = 69.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.13/364.68 = 69.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.13x = 364.68 × 69.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.13x = 25,451.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,451.02/243.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.68

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