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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.50, 365.52 and 115.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.50, 365.52 and 115.52 is: 173.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.50 : 365.52 = 115.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.50/365.52 = 115.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.50x = 365.52 × 115.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.50x = 42,224.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,224.87/243.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.41

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