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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.83, 365.70 and 70.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.83, 365.70 and 70.46 is: 105.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.83 : 365.70 = 70.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.83/365.70 = 70.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.83x = 365.70 × 70.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.83x = 25,767.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,767.22/243.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.68

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