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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.55, 365.34 and 162.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.55, 365.34 and 162.14 is: 243.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.55 : 365.34 = 162.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.55/365.34 = 162.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.55x = 365.34 × 162.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.55x = 59,236.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,236.23/243.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.22

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