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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.46, 365.18 and 106.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.46, 365.18 and 106.50 is: 159.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.46 : 365.18 = 106.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.46/365.18 = 106.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.46x = 365.18 × 106.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.46x = 38,891.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,891.67/243.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.75

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