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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.35, 335.82 and 132.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.35, 335.82 and 132.82 is: 183.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.35 : 335.82 = 132.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.35/335.82 = 132.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.35x = 335.82 × 132.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.35x = 44,603.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,603.61/243.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.29

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