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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.36, 365.10 and 115.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.36, 365.10 and 115.20 is: 172.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.36 : 365.10 = 115.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.36/365.10 = 115.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.36x = 365.10 × 115.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.36x = 42,059.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,059.52/243.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.83

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