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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.56, 364.97 and 162.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.56, 364.97 and 162.11 is: 242.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.56 : 364.97 = 162.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.56/364.97 = 162.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.56x = 364.97 × 162.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.56x = 59,162.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,162.65/243.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.91

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