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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.57, 365.16 and 166.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.57, 365.16 and 166.34 is: 249.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.57 : 365.16 = 166.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.57/365.16 = 166.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.57x = 365.16 × 166.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.57x = 60,740.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,740.71/243.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.38

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