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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.45, 335.96 and 132.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.45, 335.96 and 132.93 is: 183.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.45 : 335.96 = 132.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.45/335.96 = 132.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.45x = 335.96 × 132.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.45x = 44,659.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,659.50/243.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.44

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