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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.45, 364.86 and 106.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.45, 364.86 and 106.47 is: 159.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.45 : 364.86 = 106.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.45/364.86 = 106.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.45x = 364.86 × 106.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.45x = 38,846.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,846.64/243.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.57

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