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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.91, 365.71 and 97.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.91, 365.71 and 97.68 is: 146.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.91 : 365.71 = 97.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.91/365.71 = 97.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.91x = 365.71 × 97.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.91x = 35,722.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,722.55/243.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.46

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