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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.51, 365.07 and 166.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.51, 365.07 and 166.28 is: 249.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.51 : 365.07 = 166.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.51/365.07 = 166.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.51x = 365.07 × 166.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.51x = 60,702.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,702.76/243.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.28

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