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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.63, 365.34 and 106.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.63, 365.34 and 106.62 is: 159.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.63 : 365.34 = 106.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.63/365.34 = 106.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.63x = 365.34 × 106.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.63x = 38,952.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,952.55/243.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.88

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