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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.51, 364.77 and 121.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.51, 364.77 and 121.38 is: 181.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.51 : 364.77 = 121.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.51/364.77 = 121.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.51x = 364.77 × 121.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.51x = 44,275.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,275.78/243.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.82

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