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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.31, 365.06 and 166.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.31, 365.06 and 166.46 is: 249.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.31 : 365.06 = 166.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.31/365.06 = 166.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.31x = 365.06 × 166.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.31x = 60,767.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,767.85/243.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.76

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