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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.23, 364.85 and 121.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.23, 364.85 and 121.37 is: 182.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.23 : 364.85 = 121.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.23/364.85 = 121.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.23x = 364.85 × 121.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.23x = 44,281.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,281.24/243.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.06

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