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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.38, 364.93 and 115.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.38, 364.93 and 115.13 is: 172.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.38 : 364.93 = 115.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.38/364.93 = 115.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.38x = 364.93 × 115.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.38x = 42,014.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,014.39/243.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.63

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