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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.76, 365.73 and 106.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.76, 365.73 and 106.74 is: 160.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.76 : 365.73 = 106.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.76/365.73 = 106.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.76x = 365.73 × 106.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.76x = 39,038.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,038.02/243.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.15

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