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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.53, 365.25 and 79.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.53, 365.25 and 79.01 is: 118.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.53 : 365.25 = 79.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.53/365.25 = 79.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.53x = 365.25 × 79.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.53x = 28,856.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,856.58/243.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.50

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