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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.59, 365.17 and 106.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.59, 365.17 and 106.75 is: 160.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.59 : 365.17 = 106.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.59/365.17 = 106.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.59x = 365.17 × 106.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.59x = 38,981.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,981.90/243.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.03

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