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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.64, 365.46 and 72.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.64, 365.46 and 72.64 is: 108.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.64 : 365.46 = 72.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.64/365.46 = 72.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.64x = 365.46 × 72.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.64x = 26,547.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,547.01/243.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.96

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