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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.19, 364.81 and 119.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.19, 364.81 and 119.72 is: 179.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.19 : 364.81 = 119.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.19/364.81 = 119.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.19x = 364.81 × 119.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.19x = 43,672.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,672.63/243.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.58

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