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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.47, 336 and 132.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.47, 336 and 132.95 is: 183.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.47 : 336 = 132.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.47/336 = 132.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.47x = 336 × 132.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.47x = 44,669.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,669.52/243.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.47

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