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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.56, 365.33 and 106.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.56, 365.33 and 106.59 is: 159.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.56 : 365.33 = 106.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.56/365.33 = 106.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.56x = 365.33 × 106.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.56x = 38,940.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,940.52/243.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.88

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