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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243, 364.05 and 165.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243, 364.05 and 165.75 is: 248.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243 : 364.05 = 165.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243/364.05 = 165.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243x = 364.05 × 165.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243x = 60,341.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,341.29/243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.32

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