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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.22, 364.38 and 165.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.22, 364.38 and 165.94 is: 248.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.22 : 364.38 = 165.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.22/364.38 = 165.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.22x = 364.38 × 165.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.22x = 60,465.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,465.22/243.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.60

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