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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.71, 336.31 and 133.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.71, 336.31 and 133.18 is: 183.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.71 : 336.31 = 133.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.71/336.31 = 133.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.71x = 336.31 × 133.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.71x = 44,788.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,788.59/243.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.78

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