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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.61, 365.03 and 166.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.61, 365.03 and 166.61 is: 249.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.61 : 365.03 = 166.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.61/365.03 = 166.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.61x = 365.03 × 166.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.61x = 60,816.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,816.77/243.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.65

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