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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.16, 364.66 and 96.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.16, 364.66 and 96.85 is: 145.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.16 : 364.66 = 96.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.16/364.66 = 96.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.16x = 364.66 × 96.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.16x = 35,317.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,317.32/243.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.24

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