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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.66, 365.34 and 104.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.66, 365.34 and 104.80 is: 157.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.66 : 365.34 = 104.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.66/365.34 = 104.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.66x = 365.34 × 104.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.66x = 38,287.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,287.63/243.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.14

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