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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.77, 365.42 and 106.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.77, 365.42 and 106.79 is: 160.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.77 : 365.42 = 106.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.77/365.42 = 106.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.77x = 365.42 × 106.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.77x = 39,023.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,023.20/243.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.08

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