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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.76, 365.70 and 72.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.76, 365.70 and 72.76 is: 109.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.76 : 365.70 = 72.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.76/365.70 = 72.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.76x = 365.70 × 72.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.76x = 26,608.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,608.33/243.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.16

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