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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.34, 364.64 and 162.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.34, 364.64 and 162.03 is: 242.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.34 : 364.64 = 162.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.34/364.64 = 162.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.34x = 364.64 × 162.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.34x = 59,083.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,083.18/243.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.80

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