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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.25, 365.22 and 181.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.25, 365.22 and 181.73 is: 272.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.25 : 365.22 = 181.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.25/365.22 = 181.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.25x = 365.22 × 181.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.25x = 66,372.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,372.34/243.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.86

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