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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.64, 365.46 and 81.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.64, 365.46 and 81.30 is: 121.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.64 : 365.46 = 81.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.64/365.46 = 81.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.64x = 365.46 × 81.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.64x = 29,711.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,711.49/243.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.95

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