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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.96, 365.91 and 81.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.96, 365.91 and 81.64 is: 122.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.96 : 365.91 = 81.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.96/365.91 = 81.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.96x = 365.91 × 81.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.96x = 29,872.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,872.89/243.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.45

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