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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.58, 364.98 and 121.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.58, 364.98 and 121.72 is: 182.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.58 : 364.98 = 121.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.58/364.98 = 121.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.58x = 364.98 × 121.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.58x = 44,425.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,425.37/243.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.39

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