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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.26, 335.70 and 132.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.26, 335.70 and 132.74 is: 183.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.26 : 335.70 = 132.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.26/335.70 = 132.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.26x = 335.70 × 132.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.26x = 44,561.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,561.03/243.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.19

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