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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.30, 364.97 and 119.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.30, 364.97 and 119.97 is: 179.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.30 : 364.97 = 119.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.30/364.97 = 119.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.30x = 364.97 × 119.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.30x = 43,786.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,786.66/243.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.97

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