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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.62, 335.99 and 164.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.62, 335.99 and 164.92 is: 227.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.62 : 335.99 = 164.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.62/335.99 = 164.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.62x = 335.99 × 164.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.62x = 55,411.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,411.04/243.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.45

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