Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.44, 336 and 165.76
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 243.44, 336 and 165.76 is: 228.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243.44 : 336 = 165.76 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243.44/336 = 165.76/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243.44x = 336 × 165.76 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243.44x = 55,695.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,695.36/243.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 228.78
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