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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.19, 364.33 and 105.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.19, 364.33 and 105.99 is: 158.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.19 : 364.33 = 105.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.19/364.33 = 105.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.19x = 364.33 × 105.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.19x = 38,615.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,615.34/243.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.79

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