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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.30, 364.94 and 121.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.30, 364.94 and 121.44 is: 182.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.30 : 364.94 = 121.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.30/364.94 = 121.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.30x = 364.94 × 121.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.30x = 44,318.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,318.31/243.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.16

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