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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.58, 363.98 and 165.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.58, 363.98 and 165.90 is: 247.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.58 : 363.98 = 165.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.58/363.98 = 165.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.58x = 363.98 × 165.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.58x = 60,384.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,384.28/243.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.90

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