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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.49, 364.66 and 161.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.49, 364.66 and 161.17 is: 241.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.49 : 364.66 = 161.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.49/364.66 = 161.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.49x = 364.66 × 161.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.49x = 58,772.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,772.25/243.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.37

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