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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.77, 365.73 and 166.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.77, 365.73 and 166.62 is: 249.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.77 : 365.73 = 166.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.77/365.73 = 166.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.77x = 365.73 × 166.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.77x = 60,937.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,937.93/243.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.98

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