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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.45, 364.98 and 166.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.45, 364.98 and 166.22 is: 249.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.45 : 364.98 = 166.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.45/364.98 = 166.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.45x = 364.98 × 166.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.45x = 60,664.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,664.32/243.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.19

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