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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.16, 364.84 and 121.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.16, 364.84 and 121.39 is: 182.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.16 : 364.84 = 121.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.16/364.84 = 121.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.16x = 364.84 × 121.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.16x = 44,286.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,286.71/243.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.13

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