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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.79, 365.56 and 106.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.79, 365.56 and 106.77 is: 160.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.79 : 365.56 = 106.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.79/365.56 = 106.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.79x = 365.56 × 106.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.79x = 39,030.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,030.31/243.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.10

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