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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.38, 365.18 and 166.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.38, 365.18 and 166.43 is: 249.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.38 : 365.18 = 166.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.38/365.18 = 166.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.38x = 365.18 × 166.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.38x = 60,776.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,776.99/243.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.72

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