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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.70, 365.68 and 121.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.70, 365.68 and 121.96 is: 183.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.70 : 365.68 = 121.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.70/365.68 = 121.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.70x = 365.68 × 121.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.70x = 44,598.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,598.33/243.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.01

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