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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.17, 364.81 and 69.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.17, 364.81 and 69.83 is: 104.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.17 : 364.81 = 69.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.17/364.81 = 69.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.17x = 364.81 × 69.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.17x = 25,475.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,475.42/243.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.77

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