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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.59, 364.84 and 162.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.59, 364.84 and 162.32 is: 243.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.59 : 364.84 = 162.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.59/364.84 = 162.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.59x = 364.84 × 162.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.59x = 59,218.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,218.60/243.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.11

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