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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.57, 365.46 and 106.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.57, 365.46 and 106.59 is: 159.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.57 : 365.46 = 106.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.57/365.46 = 106.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.57x = 365.46 × 106.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.57x = 38,955.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,955.51/243.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.94

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