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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.74, 365.72 and 120.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.74, 365.72 and 120.41 is: 180.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.74 : 365.72 = 120.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.74/365.72 = 120.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.74x = 365.72 × 120.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.74x = 44,036.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,036.66/243.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.67

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