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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.27, 364.88 and 106.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.27, 364.88 and 106.17 is: 159.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.27 : 364.88 = 106.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.27/364.88 = 106.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.27x = 364.88 × 106.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.27x = 38,738.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,738.78/243.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.24

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