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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.34, 365.38 and 161.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.34, 365.38 and 161.12 is: 241.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.34 : 365.38 = 161.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.34/365.38 = 161.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.34x = 365.38 × 161.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.34x = 58,870.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,870.54/243.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.93

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