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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.44, 365.22 and 104.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.44, 365.22 and 104.55 is: 156.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.44 : 365.22 = 104.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.44/365.22 = 104.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.44x = 365.22 × 104.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.44x = 38,183.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,183.75/243.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.85

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