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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.87, 365.49 and 121.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.87, 365.49 and 121.86 is: 182.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.87 : 365.49 = 121.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.87/365.49 = 121.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.87x = 365.49 × 121.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.87x = 44,538.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,538.61/243.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.63

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