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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.65, 365.60 and 106.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.65, 365.60 and 106.70 is: 160.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.65 : 365.60 = 106.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.65/365.60 = 106.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.65x = 365.60 × 106.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.65x = 39,007.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,007.16/243.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.10

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