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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243, 364.14 and 161.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243, 364.14 and 161.64 is: 242.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243 : 364.14 = 161.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243/364.14 = 161.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243x = 364.14 × 161.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243x = 58,859.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,859.59/243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.22

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