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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.91, 365.86 and 166.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.91, 365.86 and 166.68 is: 250.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.91 : 365.86 = 166.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.91/365.86 = 166.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.91x = 365.86 × 166.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.91x = 60,981.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,981.54/243.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.02

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