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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.30, 364.96 and 81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.30, 364.96 and 81 is: 121.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.30 : 364.96 = 81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.30/364.96 = 81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.30x = 364.96 × 81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.30x = 29,561.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,561.76/243.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.50

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