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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.82, 365.75 and 121.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.82, 365.75 and 121.97 is: 182.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.82 : 365.75 = 121.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.82/365.75 = 121.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.82x = 365.75 × 121.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.82x = 44,610.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,610.53/243.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.97

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