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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.88, 365.70 and 106.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.88, 365.70 and 106.86 is: 160.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.88 : 365.70 = 106.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.88/365.70 = 106.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.88x = 365.70 × 106.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.88x = 39,078.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,078.70/243.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.24

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