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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.79, 365.36 and 115.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.79, 365.36 and 115.27 is: 172.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.79 : 365.36 = 115.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.79/365.36 = 115.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.79x = 365.36 × 115.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.79x = 42,115.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,115.05/243.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.75

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