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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.63, 365.34 and 81.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.63, 365.34 and 81.27 is: 121.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.63 : 365.34 = 81.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.63/365.34 = 81.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.63x = 365.34 × 81.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.63x = 29,691.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,691.18/243.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.87

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