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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.71, 365.55 and 61.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.71, 365.55 and 61.10 is: 91.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.71 : 365.55 = 61.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.71/365.55 = 61.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.71x = 365.55 × 61.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.71x = 22,335.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,335.11/243.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.65

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