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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243, 335.12 and 163.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243, 335.12 and 163.22 is: 225.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243 : 335.12 = 163.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243/335.12 = 163.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243x = 335.12 × 163.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243x = 54,695.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,695.79/243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.09

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