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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.24, 364.96 and 121.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.24, 364.96 and 121.43 is: 182.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.24 : 364.96 = 121.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.24/364.96 = 121.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.24x = 364.96 × 121.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.24x = 44,317.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,317.47/243.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.20

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