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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.46, 364.79 and 97.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.46, 364.79 and 97.12 is: 145.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.46 : 364.79 = 97.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.46/364.79 = 97.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.46x = 364.79 × 97.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.46x = 35,428.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,428.40/243.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.52

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