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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.53, 365.36 and 121.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.53, 365.36 and 121.88 is: 182.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.53 : 365.36 = 121.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.53/365.36 = 121.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.53x = 365.36 × 121.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.53x = 44,527.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,527.64/243.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.85

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