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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.64, 365.02 and 166.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.64, 365.02 and 166.52 is: 249.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.64 : 365.02 = 166.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.64/365.02 = 166.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.64x = 365.02 × 166.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.64x = 60,783.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,783.13/243.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.48

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