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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.36, 364.95 and 104.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.36, 364.95 and 104.52 is: 156.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.36 : 364.95 = 104.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.36/364.95 = 104.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.36x = 364.95 × 104.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.36x = 38,144.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,144.57/243.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.74

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