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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.78, 365.77 and 106.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.78, 365.77 and 106.79 is: 160.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.78 : 365.77 = 106.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.78/365.77 = 106.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.78x = 365.77 × 106.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.78x = 39,060.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,060.25/243.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.23

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