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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.72, 365.42 and 106.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.72, 365.42 and 106.69 is: 159.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.72 : 365.42 = 106.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.72/365.42 = 106.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.72x = 365.42 × 106.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.72x = 38,986.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,986.66/243.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.96

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