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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.15, 335.55 and 132.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.15, 335.55 and 132.63 is: 183.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.15 : 335.55 = 132.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.15/335.55 = 132.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.15x = 335.55 × 132.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.15x = 44,504.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,504.65/243.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.03

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