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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.45, 335.95 and 132.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.45, 335.95 and 132.92 is: 183.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.45 : 335.95 = 132.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.45/335.95 = 132.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.45x = 335.95 × 132.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.45x = 44,654.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,654.47/243.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.43

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