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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.74, 365.71 and 121.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.74, 365.71 and 121.94 is: 182.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.74 : 365.71 = 121.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.74/365.71 = 121.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.74x = 365.71 × 121.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.74x = 44,592.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,592.24/243.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.95

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