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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.10, 364.11 and 161.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.10, 364.11 and 161.74 is: 242.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.10 : 364.11 = 161.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.10/364.11 = 161.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.10x = 364.11 × 161.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.10x = 58,891.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,891.15/243.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.25

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