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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.74, 365.78 and 166.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.74, 365.78 and 166.52 is: 249.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.74 : 365.78 = 166.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.74/365.78 = 166.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.74x = 365.78 × 166.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.74x = 60,909.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,909.69/243.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.90

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