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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.58, 364.72 and 166.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.58, 364.72 and 166.70 is: 249.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.58 : 364.72 = 166.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.58/364.72 = 166.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.58x = 364.72 × 166.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.58x = 60,798.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,798.82/243.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.61

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