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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.32, 364.72 and 121.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.32, 364.72 and 121.34 is: 181.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.32 : 364.72 = 121.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.32/364.72 = 121.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.32x = 364.72 × 121.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.32x = 44,255.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,255.12/243.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.88

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