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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.16, 364.76 and 80.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.16, 364.76 and 80.84 is: 121.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.16 : 364.76 = 80.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.16/364.76 = 80.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.16x = 364.76 × 80.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.16x = 29,487.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,487.20/243.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.27

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