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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.18, 364.34 and 165.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.18, 364.34 and 165.89 is: 248.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.18 : 364.34 = 165.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.18/364.34 = 165.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.18x = 364.34 × 165.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.18x = 60,440.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,440.36/243.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.55

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