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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.13, 335.58 and 165.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.13, 335.58 and 165.50 is: 228.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.13 : 335.58 = 165.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.13/335.58 = 165.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.13x = 335.58 × 165.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.13x = 55,538.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,538.49/243.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.43

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