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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.28, 365.08 and 114.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.28, 365.08 and 114.96 is: 172.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.28 : 365.08 = 114.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.28/365.08 = 114.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.28x = 365.08 × 114.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.28x = 41,969.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,969.60/243.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.52

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