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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.65, 365.48 and 81.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.65, 365.48 and 81.33 is: 122.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.65 : 365.48 = 81.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.65/365.48 = 81.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.65x = 365.48 × 81.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.65x = 29,724.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,724.49/243.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.00

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