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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.17, 364.83 and 96.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.17, 364.83 and 96.99 is: 145.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.17 : 364.83 = 96.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.17/364.83 = 96.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.17x = 364.83 × 96.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.17x = 35,383.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,383.04/243.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.51

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