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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.25, 365.04 and 115.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.25, 365.04 and 115.01 is: 172.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.25 : 365.04 = 115.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.25/365.04 = 115.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.25x = 365.04 × 115.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.25x = 41,983.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,983.25/243.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.59

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