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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.43, 364.78 and 161.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.43, 364.78 and 161.98 is: 242.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.43 : 364.78 = 161.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.43/364.78 = 161.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.43x = 364.78 × 161.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.43x = 59,087.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,087.06/243.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.73

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