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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.41, 365.31 and 166.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.41, 365.31 and 166.56 is: 249.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.41 : 365.31 = 166.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.41/365.31 = 166.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.41x = 365.31 × 166.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.41x = 60,844.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,844.66/243.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.97

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