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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.84, 365.80 and 115.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.84, 365.80 and 115.60 is: 173.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.84 : 365.80 = 115.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.84/365.80 = 115.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.84x = 365.80 × 115.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.84x = 42,286.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,286.48/243.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.42

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