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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.55, 336.08 and 133.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.55, 336.08 and 133.02 is: 183.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.55 : 336.08 = 133.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.55/336.08 = 133.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.55x = 336.08 × 133.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.55x = 44,706.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,706.46/243.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.56

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