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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.78, 365.52 and 161.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.78, 365.52 and 161.44 is: 242.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.78 : 365.52 = 161.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.78/365.52 = 161.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.78x = 365.52 × 161.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.78x = 59,009.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,009.55/243.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.06

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