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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.61, 365.10 and 106.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.61, 365.10 and 106.62 is: 159.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.61 : 365.10 = 106.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.61/365.10 = 106.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.61x = 365.10 × 106.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.61x = 38,926.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,926.96/243.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.79

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