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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.23, 364.57 and 121.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.23, 364.57 and 121.22 is: 181.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.23 : 364.57 = 121.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.23/364.57 = 121.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.23x = 364.57 × 121.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.23x = 44,192.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,192.57/243.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.69

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