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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.24, 364.80 and 106.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.24, 364.80 and 106.23 is: 159.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.24 : 364.80 = 106.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.24/364.80 = 106.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.24x = 364.80 × 106.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.24x = 38,752.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,752.70/243.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.32

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