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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.14, 364.74 and 121.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.14, 364.74 and 121.10 is: 181.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.14 : 364.74 = 121.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.14/364.74 = 121.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.14x = 364.74 × 121.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.14x = 44,170.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,170.01/243.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.66

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