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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.20, 364.83 and 114.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.20, 364.83 and 114.95 is: 172.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.20 : 364.83 = 114.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.20/364.83 = 114.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.20x = 364.83 × 114.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.20x = 41,935.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,935.38/243.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.44

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