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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.21, 364.83 and 162.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.21, 364.83 and 162.63 is: 243.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.21 : 364.83 = 162.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.21/364.83 = 162.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.21x = 364.83 × 162.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.21x = 59,332.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,332.30/243.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.96

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