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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.36, 364.72 and 106.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.36, 364.72 and 106.26 is: 159.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.36 : 364.72 = 106.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.36/364.72 = 106.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.36x = 364.72 × 106.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.36x = 38,755.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,755.15/243.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.25

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