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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.20, 364.56 and 162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.20, 364.56 and 162.08 is: 242.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.20 : 364.56 = 162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.20/364.56 = 162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.20x = 364.56 × 162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.20x = 59,087.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,087.88/243.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.96

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