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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.52, 365.52 and 115.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.52, 365.52 and 115.36 is: 173.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.52 : 365.52 = 115.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.52/365.52 = 115.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.52x = 365.52 × 115.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.52x = 42,166.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,166.39/243.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.15

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