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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.34, 335.79 and 132.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.34, 335.79 and 132.81 is: 183.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.34 : 335.79 = 132.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.34/335.79 = 132.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.34x = 335.79 × 132.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.34x = 44,597.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,597.47/243.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.27

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