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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.46, 365.13 and 161.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.46, 365.13 and 161.44 is: 242.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.46 : 365.13 = 161.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.46/365.13 = 161.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.46x = 365.13 × 161.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.46x = 58,946.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,946.59/243.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.12

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