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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.64, 336.23 and 133.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.64, 336.23 and 133.12 is: 183.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.64 : 336.23 = 133.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.64/336.23 = 133.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.64x = 336.23 × 133.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.64x = 44,757.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,757.43/243.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.70

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