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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.57, 364.44 and 161.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.57, 364.44 and 161.96 is: 242.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.57 : 364.44 = 161.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.57/364.44 = 161.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.57x = 364.44 × 161.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.57x = 59,024.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,024.70/243.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.33

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