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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.74, 365.57 and 70.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.74, 365.57 and 70.43 is: 105.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.74 : 365.57 = 70.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.74/365.57 = 70.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.74x = 365.57 × 70.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.74x = 25,744.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,744.92/243.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.63

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