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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.70, 365.61 and 106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.70, 365.61 and 106.72 is: 160.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.70 : 365.61 = 106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.70/365.61 = 106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.70x = 365.61 × 106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.70x = 39,017.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,017.90/243.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.11

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