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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.36, 364.55 and 121.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.36, 364.55 and 121.46 is: 181.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.36 : 364.55 = 121.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.36/364.55 = 121.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.36x = 364.55 × 121.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.36x = 44,275.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,275.81/243.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.94

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