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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.43, 364.62 and 161.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.43, 364.62 and 161.07 is: 241.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.43 : 364.62 = 161.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.43/364.62 = 161.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.43x = 364.62 × 161.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.43x = 58,729.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,729.34/243.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.26

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