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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.23, 365.57 and 115.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.23, 365.57 and 115.07 is: 172.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.23 : 365.57 = 115.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.23/365.57 = 115.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.23x = 365.57 × 115.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.23x = 42,066.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,066.14/243.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.95

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