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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.18, 364.74 and 80.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.18, 364.74 and 80.85 is: 121.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.18 : 364.74 = 80.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.18/364.74 = 80.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.18x = 364.74 × 80.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.18x = 29,489.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,489.23/243.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.27

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