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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.50, 365.34 and 115.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.50, 365.34 and 115.26 is: 172.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.50 : 365.34 = 115.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.50/365.34 = 115.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.50x = 365.34 × 115.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.50x = 42,109.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,109.09/243.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.93

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