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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.41, 364.00 and 181.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.41, 364.00 and 181.75 is: 271.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.41 : 364.00 = 181.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.41/364.00 = 181.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.41x = 364.00 × 181.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.41x = 66,156.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,156.09/243.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.79

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