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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.81, 365.51 and 162.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.81, 365.51 and 162.41 is: 243.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.81 : 365.51 = 162.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.81/365.51 = 162.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.81x = 365.51 × 162.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.81x = 59,361.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,361.06/243.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.47

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