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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.62, 336.20 and 133.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.62, 336.20 and 133.10 is: 183.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.62 : 336.20 = 133.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.62/336.20 = 133.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.62x = 336.20 × 133.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.62x = 44,747.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,747.13/243.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.68

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