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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.25, 364.57 and 106.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.25, 364.57 and 106.16 is: 159.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.25 : 364.57 = 106.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.25/364.57 = 106.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.25x = 364.57 × 106.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.25x = 38,702.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,702.75/243.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.11

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