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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.18, 365.40 and 182.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.18, 365.40 and 182.70 is: 274.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.18 : 365.40 = 182.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.18/365.40 = 182.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.18x = 365.40 × 182.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.18x = 66,758.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,758.58/243.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.52

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