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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.53, 336.08 and 133.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.53, 336.08 and 133.01 is: 183.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.53 : 336.08 = 133.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.53/336.08 = 133.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.53x = 336.08 × 133.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.53x = 44,699.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,699.66/243.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.55

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