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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.18, 335.48 and 163.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.18, 335.48 and 163.44 is: 225.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.18 : 335.48 = 163.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.18/335.48 = 163.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.18x = 335.48 × 163.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.18x = 54,830.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,830.03/243.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.47

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