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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.21, 364.98 and 121.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.21, 364.98 and 121.56 is: 182.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.21 : 364.98 = 121.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.21/364.98 = 121.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.21x = 364.98 × 121.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.21x = 44,366.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,366.97/243.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.42

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