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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.85, 365.73 and 70.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.85, 365.73 and 70.52 is: 105.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.85 : 365.73 = 70.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.85/365.73 = 70.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.85x = 365.73 × 70.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.85x = 25,791.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,791.28/243.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.77

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