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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.30, 365.10 and 121.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.30, 365.10 and 121.53 is: 182.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.30 : 365.10 = 121.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.30/365.10 = 121.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.30x = 365.10 × 121.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.30x = 44,370.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,370.60/243.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.37

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