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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.37, 364.55 and 165.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.37, 364.55 and 165.04 is: 247.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.37 : 364.55 = 165.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.37/364.55 = 165.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.37x = 364.55 × 165.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.37x = 60,164.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,164.52/243.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.21

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