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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.30, 335.98 and 165.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.30, 335.98 and 165.54 is: 228.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.30 : 335.98 = 165.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.30/335.98 = 165.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.30x = 335.98 × 165.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.30x = 55,618.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,618.13/243.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.60

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