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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.21, 364.33 and 115.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.21, 364.33 and 115.05 is: 172.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.21 : 364.33 = 115.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.21/364.33 = 115.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.21x = 364.33 × 115.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.21x = 41,916.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,916.17/243.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.35

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