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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.34, 364.63 and 166.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.34, 364.63 and 166.03 is: 248.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.34 : 364.63 = 166.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.34/364.63 = 166.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.34x = 364.63 × 166.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.34x = 60,539.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,539.52/243.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.79

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