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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.97, 365.97 and 81.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.97, 365.97 and 81.67 is: 122.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.97 : 365.97 = 81.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.97/365.97 = 81.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.97x = 365.97 × 81.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.97x = 29,888.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,888.77/243.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.51

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