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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.38, 364.85 and 166.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.38, 364.85 and 166.49 is: 249.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.38 : 364.85 = 166.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.38/364.85 = 166.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.38x = 364.85 × 166.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.38x = 60,743.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,743.88/243.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.58

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