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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.34, 364.53 and 162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.34, 364.53 and 162 is: 242.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.34 : 364.53 = 162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.34/364.53 = 162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.34x = 364.53 × 162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.34x = 59,054.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,054.47/243.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.69

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