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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.54, 365.49 and 182.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.54, 365.49 and 182.79 is: 274.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.54 : 365.49 = 182.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.54/365.49 = 182.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.54x = 365.49 × 182.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.54x = 66,807.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,807.92/243.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.32

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