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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.68, 365.62 and 106.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.68, 365.62 and 106.65 is: 160.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.68 : 365.62 = 106.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.68/365.62 = 106.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.68x = 365.62 × 106.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.68x = 38,993.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,993.37/243.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.02

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