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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.76, 365.66 and 70.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.76, 365.66 and 70.45 is: 105.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.76 : 365.66 = 70.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.76/365.66 = 70.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.76x = 365.66 × 70.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.76x = 25,760.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,760.75/243.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.68

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