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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.88, 365.83 and 81.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.88, 365.83 and 81.57 is: 122.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.88 : 365.83 = 81.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.88/365.83 = 81.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.88x = 365.83 × 81.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.88x = 29,839.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,839.72/243.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.35

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