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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243, 335.48 and 165.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243, 335.48 and 165.51 is: 228.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243 : 335.48 = 165.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243/335.48 = 165.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243x = 335.48 × 165.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243x = 55,524.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,524.47/243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.50

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