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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.57, 365.13 and 120.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.57, 365.13 and 120.10 is: 180.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.57 : 365.13 = 120.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.57/365.13 = 120.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.57x = 365.13 × 120.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.57x = 43,852.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,852.11/243.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.04

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