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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.72, 365.58 and 182.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.72, 365.58 and 182.61 is: 273.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.72 : 365.58 = 182.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.72/365.58 = 182.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.72x = 365.58 × 182.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.72x = 66,758.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,758.56/243.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.92

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