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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.17, 364.91 and 106.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.17, 364.91 and 106.22 is: 159.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.17 : 364.91 = 106.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.17/364.91 = 106.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.17x = 364.91 × 106.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.17x = 38,758.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,758.38/243.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.39

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