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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.55, 336.10 and 133.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.55, 336.10 and 133.03 is: 183.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.55 : 336.10 = 133.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.55/336.10 = 133.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.55x = 336.10 × 133.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.55x = 44,711.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,711.38/243.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.58

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