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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.63, 365.44 and 72.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.63, 365.44 and 72.63 is: 108.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.63 : 365.44 = 72.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.63/365.44 = 72.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.63x = 365.44 × 72.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.63x = 26,539.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,539.90/243.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.94

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