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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.54, 364.94 and 106.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.54, 364.94 and 106.40 is: 159.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.54 : 364.94 = 106.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.54/364.94 = 106.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.54x = 364.94 × 106.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.54x = 38,829.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,829.62/243.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.44

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