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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.67, 365.49 and 81.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.67, 365.49 and 81.34 is: 122.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.67 : 365.49 = 81.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.67/365.49 = 81.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.67x = 365.49 × 81.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.67x = 29,728.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,728.96/243.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.00

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