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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.82, 365.71 and 81.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.82, 365.71 and 81.49 is: 122.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.82 : 365.71 = 81.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.82/365.71 = 81.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.82x = 365.71 × 81.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.82x = 29,801.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,801.71/243.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.23

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