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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.17, 363.84 and 145.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.17, 363.84 and 145.72 is: 218.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.17 : 363.84 = 145.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.17/363.84 = 145.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.17x = 363.84 × 145.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.17x = 53,017.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,017.45/243.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.03

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