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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.51, 336.03 and 132.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.51, 336.03 and 132.98 is: 183.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.51 : 336.03 = 132.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.51/336.03 = 132.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.51x = 336.03 × 132.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.51x = 44,683.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,683.84/243.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.50

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