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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.48, 364.53 and 162.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.48, 364.53 and 162.16 is: 242.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.48 : 364.53 = 162.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.48/364.53 = 162.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.48x = 364.53 × 162.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.48x = 59,112.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,112.18/243.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.78

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