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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.32, 364.97 and 78.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.32, 364.97 and 78.79 is: 118.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.32 : 364.97 = 78.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.32/364.97 = 78.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.32x = 364.97 × 78.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.32x = 28,754.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,754.25/243.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.17

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