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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.66, 365.18 and 106.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.66, 365.18 and 106.67 is: 159.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.66 : 365.18 = 106.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.66/365.18 = 106.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.66x = 365.18 × 106.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.66x = 38,953.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,953.75/243.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.87

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